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.
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Mexico City
Mexico
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16:18:36
Wed, May 20
CSTUTC-6
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Current time in Mexico City
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.
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Why people check Mexico City time
Practical use cases for this city's current local time and timezone.
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.
FAQ
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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