Time in Mexico
Planning a call or trip to Mexico? The live clocks below show the exact current time across all 4 timezone zones, with instant IST conversion for every major city.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico โ PST Zone (UTCโ8) IST is 13h 30m ahead
Major Cities in PST Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | Baja California | โ | 2,002,000 | โ |
| ๐ Mexicali | Baja California | Admin | 1,102,342 | โ |
| Ensenada | Baja California | โ | 557,430 | โ |
| Playas de Rosarito | Baja California | โ | 100,660 | โ |
| Tecate | Baja California | โ | 81,059 | โ |
| Rodolfo Sรกnchez Taboada | Baja California | โ | 31,006 | โ |
| San Felipe | Baja California | โ | 17,143 | โ |
| Vicente Guerrero | Baja California | โ | 12,829 | โ |
| Progreso | Baja California | โ | 12,557 | โ |
| Cuervos | Baja California | โ | 9,572 | โ |
| San Quintรญn | Baja California | โ | 5,433 | โ |
| Punta Prieta | Baja California | โ | 112 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ PST
Convert PST to IST at common working hours
| PST Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-08 โ 2026-11-01), use PDT (UTCโ7). IST diff changes to IST is 12h 30m ahead.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico โ MST Zone (UTCโ7) IST is 12h 30m ahead
Major Cities in MST Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juรกrez | Chihuahua | โ | 1,321,004 | โ |
| ๐ Hermosillo | Sonora | Admin | 855,563 | โ |
| ๐ Culiacรกn | Sinaloa | Admin | 808,416 | โ |
| Mazatlรกn | Sinaloa | โ | 501,441 | โ |
| ๐ Tepic | Nayarit | Admin | 425,942 | โ |
| Ciudad Obregรณn | Sonora | โ | 329,404 | โ |
| Guasavito | Sinaloa | โ | 320,000 | โ |
| Los Mochis | Sinaloa | โ | 298,009 | โ |
| Nogales | Sonora | โ | 264,782 | โ |
| Heroica Nogales | Sonora | โ | 261,137 | โ |
| ๐ La Paz | Baja California Sur | Admin | 250,141 | โ |
| Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | โ | 202,694 | โ |
| El Tezal | Baja California Sur | โ | 202,694 | โ |
| San Luis Rรญo Colorado | Sonora | โ | 176,685 | โ |
| Guaymas | Sonora | โ | 156,863 | โ |
| San Josรฉ del Cabo | Baja California Sur | โ | 136,285 | โ |
| Navojoa | Sonora | โ | 120,926 | โ |
| Heroica Guaymas | Sonora | โ | 117,253 | โ |
| Agua Prieta | Sonora | โ | 91,029 | โ |
| San Francisco | Sonora | โ | 89,122 | โ |
| Guasave | Sinaloa | โ | 86,361 | โ |
| Huebampo | Sonora | โ | 77,682 | โ |
| Heroica Caborca | Sonora | โ | 67,604 | โ |
| Guamรบchil | Sinaloa | โ | 63,743 | โ |
| Puerto Peรฑasco | Sonora | โ | 62,301 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ MST
Convert MST to IST at common working hours
| MST Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-08 โ 2026-11-01), use MDT (UTCโ6). IST diff changes to IST is 11h 30m ahead.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico โ CST Zone (UTCโ6) IST is 11h 30m ahead
Major Cities in CST Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Mexico City | Ciudad de Mรฉxico | Capital | 21,804,000 | โ |
| ๐ Guadalajara | Jalisco | Admin | 5,525,000 | โ |
| ๐ Monterrey | Nuevo Leรณn | Admin | 5,324,281 | โ |
| ๐ Toluca | Mรฉxico | Admin | 2,476,689 | โ |
| Ecatepec | Mรฉxico | โ | 1,655,015 | โ |
| Leรณn de los Aldama | Guanajuato | โ | 1,579,803 | โ |
| ๐ Puebla | Puebla | Admin | 1,576,259 | โ |
| Zapopan | Jalisco | โ | 1,476,491 | โ |
| Nezahualcรณyotl | Mรฉxico | โ | 1,077,208 | โ |
| Ciudad Nezahualcรณyotl | Mรฉxico | โ | 1,072,676 | โ |
| ๐ Morelia | Michoacรกn | Admin | 1,002,461 | โ |
| ๐ Aguascalientes | Aguascalientes | Admin | 934,424 | โ |
| ๐ Chihuahua | Chihuahua | Admin | 925,762 | โ |
| Naucalpan de Juรกrez | Mรฉxico | โ | 910,407 | โ |
| ๐ Mรฉrida | Yucatรกn | Admin | 892,363 | โ |
| ๐ Saltillo | Coahuila | Admin | 864,431 | โ |
| ๐ Querรฉtaro | Querรฉtaro | Admin | 794,789 | โ |
| ๐ San Luis Potosรญ | San Luis Potosรญ | Admin | 772,828 | โ |
| Guadalupe | Nuevo Leรณn | โ | 691,931 | โ |
| Acapulco de Juรกrez | Guerrero | โ | 673,478 | โ |
| Tlaquepaque | Jalisco | โ | 664,193 | โ |
| ๐ Durango | Durango | Admin | 654,876 | โ |
| Tlalnepantla | Mรฉxico | โ | 653,410 | โ |
| Chimalhuacรกn | Mรฉxico | โ | 614,453 | โ |
| Irapuato | Guanajuato | โ | 592,953 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ CST
Convert CST to IST at common working hours
| CST Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-08 โ 2026-11-01), use CDT (UTCโ5). IST diff changes to IST is 10h 30m ahead.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico โ -05 Zone (UTCโ5) IST is 10h 30m ahead
Major Cities in -05 Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancรบn | Quintana Roo | โ | 888,797 | โ |
| Playa del Carmen | Quintana Roo | โ | 304,942 | โ |
| ๐ Chetumal | Quintana Roo | Admin | 169,028 | โ |
| Cozumel | Quintana Roo | โ | 77,236 | โ |
| Tulum | Quintana Roo | โ | 33,374 | โ |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | Quintana Roo | โ | 25,744 | โ |
| Puerto Morelos | Quintana Roo | โ | 19,205 | โ |
| Isla Mujeres | Quintana Roo | โ | 12,642 | โ |
| Bacalar | Quintana Roo | โ | 12,527 | โ |
| Josรฉ Marรญa Morelos | Quintana Roo | โ | 11,750 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ -05
Convert -05 to IST at common working hours
| -05 Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM | next day |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Mexico?
Mexico currently observes CST (UTCโ6). IST is 11h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Mexico has 4 time zones: PST (UTCโ8), MST (UTCโ7), CST (UTCโ6), -05 (UTCโ5). Each timezone band covers different geographic regions of the country.
What is the CST to IST time difference?
CST is UTCโ6. IST is 11h 30m ahead. To convert CST to IST, add the appropriate hours.
Does Mexico observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Mexico observes DST in the PST zone. In 2026 clocks change on 2026-03-08 (to PDT/UTCโ7) and revert on 2026-11-01.