Current Time in Mexico
Mexico has 4 main time zones. It is now 12:40 PM in the capital (CST).
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · east to westYour zone
Pacific
11:40 AM
PDT · UTC−07:00
Tijuana, Mexicali
Mountain
11:40 AM
MST · UTC−07:00
Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas
Central
12:40 PM
CST · UTC−06:00
Mexico City, Guadalajara
Southeast
1:40 PM
EST · UTC−05:00
Cancún, Tulum
Time zones in Mexico
| Zone | Main cities | UTC offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | Tijuana, Mexicali | UTC−07:00 | 11:40 AM |
| Mountain | Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas | UTC−07:00 | 11:40 AM |
| Central | Mexico City, Guadalajara | UTC−06:00 | 12:40 PM |
| Southeast | Cancún, Tulum | UTC−05:00 | 1:40 PM |
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Questions
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?
No. Mexico stays on Central Standard Time (UTC−06:00) all year, so its clocks never change.
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico uses Central Standard Time, IANA zone America/Mexico_City. Right now that is UTC−06:00 (CST).
Is Mexico the same time as Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Mexico and Puerto Vallarta are on the same time right now (UTC−06:00).