Current Local Time in Mexico City☆

Mexico City is located in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in Mexico, Mexico City serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Mexico City is 1 hours behind New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Mexico City, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 6 PM with long lunch breaks (2-4 PM). Restaurants serve late. Museums closed Mondays. local time. Mexico City observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Mexico City has a population of approximately 9.2M (21.8M in the metro area). The local currency is the Mexican Peso (MX$). To call Mexico City from abroad, use the country code +52 55. The primary language spoken is Spanish.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Mexico City time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Mexico City ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.