Mexico City Time
Mexico City Time
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in summer. Mexico's capital is one of the largest cities in the world and a major cultural, financial, and political centre for Latin America.
Why people check Mexico City time
Common reasons to track the current time in Mexico City.
BMV stock exchange
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) opens 08:30–15:00 CST/CDT. It is Latin America's second-largest exchange and closely tracked by North American investors.
Manufacturing & nearshoring
Mexico is a top destination for US nearshoring. Manufacturing teams coordinate production between Mexican factories and US headquarters using CST/CDT.
Mexico City airports
NAICM and Felipe Ángeles airports serve millions annually. Travellers tracking CST/CDT plan connections across Mexico and to the US and Latin America.
Tourism & culture
Mexico City is a world-class food, art, and history destination. Visitors from Europe and Asia convert to CST/CDT for museum openings and tours.
Mexico City Time — FAQ
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) in summer. Mexico City observes daylight saving from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Is Mexico City in the same time zone as Chicago?
In winter yes — both use UTC-6 (CST). In summer, Mexico City uses CDT (UTC-5) while Chicago does too, keeping them typically in sync.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
Most of Mexico observes DST; however, some border cities align with US rules and a 2023 law changed DST observance for parts of Mexico — check locally for the most current rules.
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