whattimeisthereMexico City
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America/Mexico_City
Current time in Mexico
Mexico spans several time zones, from UTC−8 in Tijuana to UTC−5 in Cancún. Here is the current time in each, with its main cities on the map.
Cancún
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America/Cancun
Tijuana
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America/Tijuana
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Questions
What time is it in Mexico now?
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Mexico has more than one time zone. The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in each, starting with Mexico City.
How many time zones does Mexico have?
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The cities listed here use 3 time zones: UTC−6 (America/Mexico_City) in Mexico City; UTC−5 (America/Cancun) in Cancún; UTC−8 (America/Tijuana) in Tijuana.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
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No. Mexico City stays on UTC−6 all year, so its clocks never change.
Does Tijuana observe daylight saving time?
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Yes. Tijuana moves from UTC−8 to UTC−7 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March and back on 1 November.