Current Time in Mexico City, Mexico
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
México
Dialling: +52
City Details
Mexico City
Ciudad de México
Lat: 19.4326° N
Long: 99.1332° W
Population: 9,200,000
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
CST
Public Holidays in Mexico
Labour Day
Día del Trabajo
Independence Day
Día de la Independencia
Revolution Day
Día de la Revolución
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Sunrise & Sunset in Mexico City Today
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Current Weather in Mexico City, Mexico
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Overview
Mexico City is Mexico's capital and the most populous city in North America, with 9.2 million in the city proper and 22 million in Greater Mexico City as of 2025. It sits at 2,240m above sea level in the Valley of Mexico, hosting the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, 36 universities, and over 150 museums — more than any other city in the Americas.
Administrative Region
Mexico City (Ciudad de México — autonomous entity equal to a state since 2016)
MX-CMX
Local Currency
$
Metadata
- Web Domain.mx
- ISO CodeMX-CMX
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital founded in 1325 on an island in Lake Texcoco. Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés besieged and destroyed Tenochtitlan in 1521 and immediately began constructing a new colonial capital on the same site, draining the lake over the following centuries. It served as capital of New Spain until 1821 and of modern Mexico thereafter.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Zócalo and Templo Mayor archaeological site
- •National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec
- •Teotihuacán Pyramids (day trip, 50km northeast)
- •Xochimilco floating gardens (UNESCO)
- •Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul), Coyoacán
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Zócalo (central plaza) is the natural starting point — the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Templo Mayor ruins are on the same square. Mexico City's Metro is cheap, extensive and safe outside rush hours. The Condesa and Roma Norte neighbourhoods are excellent for walking, cafés, and restaurants. Altitude sickness is real at 2,240m — take it easy on the first day if you are arriving from sea level.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
High-altitude basin at 2,240m above sea level, enclosed by mountain ranges and two active volcanoes — Popocatépetl (5,452m, 72km southeast) and Iztaccíhuatl (5,230m). Built largely on the dry bed of former Lake Texcoco, much of the city sits on compressible lacustrine clays causing ongoing subsidence. The western boroughs rise steeply into the Sierra de las Cruces.
Climate Stats
Subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
12°C
Annual Rainfall
820 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Mexico City
What timezone is Mexico City in?↓
Mexico City is in the America/Mexico_City time zone (America/Mexico_City), currently UTCCST.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. Mexico City stays on CST/CDT (UTCCST) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is CST/CDT?↓
CST/CDT stands for America/Mexico_City. It is UTCCST and is the standard time used in Mexico.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and New York?↓
Mexico City is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Mexico City?↓
The time displayed for Mexico City is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCCST mean for Mexico City?↓
UTCCST means Mexico City is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Mexico City?↓
Standard business hours in Mexico City are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST/CDT (UTCCST). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Mexico national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Mexico City and London?↓
Mexico City is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.