Mexico — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Mexico. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
America/Mexico_City
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC-6
Capital
Mexico City
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+52
Currency
MXN
Region
Americas
Country Code
MX
Current Time in Mexico
The primary timezone is America/Mexico_City (currently UTC-6). Mexico has 13 major cities tracked below.
View Mexico World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | America/Mexico_City |
| Guadalajara | America/Mexico_City |
| Monterrey | America/Monterrey |
| Tijuana | America/Tijuana |
| Puebla | America/Mexico_City |
| León | America/Mexico_City |
| Ciudad Juárez | America/Ojinaga |
| Mérida | America/Merida |
| Toluca | America/Mexico_City |
| San Luis Potosí | America/Mexico_City |
| Querétaro | America/Mexico_City |
| Aguascalientes | America/Mexico_City |
| Mexicali | America/Tijuana |
Public Holidays in Mexico — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Mexico for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Mexico Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Mexico
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Mexico.
Mexico Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Mexico
Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC-6 remains constant year-round.
Mexico DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses the America/Mexico_City timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC-6.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No, Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC-6 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Mexico?
Mexico has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Mexico holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The country's calling code is +52 and its currency is MXN.
What is the current time in Mexico?
The current UTC offset in Mexico is UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City). Visit the world clock page for Mexico to see live times for cities in the country.