Days in Mexico City are currently getting shorter, about 7 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Mexico City
Mexico City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.4285° N, 99.1277° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,163 km (1,344 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,856 km (4,881 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,182 km (7,570 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,407 km (6,467 mi) west
Mexico City lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Mexico City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mexico City is near Bengkulu - when it's noon in Mexico City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mexico City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mexico City
Mexico City is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Mexico City lies in the tropics, at 19.43° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Mexico City
In Mexico City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 19m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 58m, a difference of roughly 2h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mexico City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mexico City at 19.43° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mexico City
With a population of 12,294,193, Mexico City ranks as the 1st most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX / MMMX) is a major international airport serving Mexico City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 00:11:12.
Daylight saving time in Mexico City
Mexico City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Mexico_City. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mexico City
Business hours in Mexico City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Mexico City
Compare time in Mexico City with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mexico City
Official national holiday observed in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City follows the America/Mexico_City time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mexico City at UTC-6.
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
The current local time in Mexico City is 00:11:12 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico City is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mexico City?
Mexico City is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mexico City?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the airport serving Mexico City. The current local time at the airport is 00:11:12.
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