🇲🇽 What Time Zone Is Mexico In?
All 12 Time Zones in Mexico
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Banderas | America/Bahia_Banderas | 8:02 AM | UTC−6 |
| Cancun | America/Cancun | 9:02 AM | UTC−5 |
| Chihuahua | America/Chihuahua | 8:02 AM | UTC−6 |
| Ciudad Juarez | America/Ciudad_Juarez | 8:02 AM | UTC−7 / UTC−6 |
| Hermosillo | America/Hermosillo | 7:02 AM | UTC−7 |
| Matamoros | America/Matamoros | 9:02 AM | UTC−6 / UTC−5 |
| Mazatlan | America/Mazatlan | 7:02 AM | UTC−7 |
| Merida | America/Merida | 8:02 AM | UTC−6 |
| Mexico City | America/Mexico_City | 8:02 AM | UTC−6 |
| Monterrey | America/Monterrey | 8:02 AM | UTC−6 |
| Ojinaga | America/Ojinaga | 9:02 AM | UTC−6 / UTC−5 |
| Tijuana | America/Tijuana | 7:02 AM | UTC−8 / UTC−7 |
Mexico time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Mexico_City |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−6 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−6 |
| Time zones in the country | 12 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Mexico spans several zones; this page uses America/Mexico_City as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Mexico and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 6 hours behind | 6 hours behind |
| London | 6 hours behind | 7 hours behind |
| New York | 1 hour behind | 2 hours behind |
| India (IST) | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 15 hours behind | 15 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Mexico is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Mexico time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Mexico use?
Mexico uses America/Mexico_City, the primary one of its 12 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC−6 in January and the same in July.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Mexico_City stays on UTC−6 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Mexico and New York?
In January Mexico is 1 hour behind New York; in July it is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the time difference between Mexico and India?
In January Mexico is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.