Mexico's Time & Time Zones

Mexico has four different time zones: the Central Zone that covers most of the country, two exclusive to two states, and a Pacific zone

Mexico's geography offers the whole country plenty of year-round daylight, and the quality of the light here is also outstanding

The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight

Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings

Most of Mexico stopped moving its clocks after the fall of 2022; however, some areas along the US border continue to synchronize their clocks with the USA

Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings

Practical advice and local knowledge to help you prepare for your visit or move to Mexico

Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings

Some places in Mexico will experience total darkness during this year's solar eclipse, and almost all of Mexico will experience the eclipse to some degree

Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings

Most of Mexico's regions will set clocks back for the last time by one hour on October 30th. Clocks in regions along the US border will be set back...

The Mexican Senate approved a change in the law that eliminates the practice of “springing forward” and “falling back” each year