Time & Time Zones

Learn About Mexico’s Seasonal Clock Changes

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

Discover Mexico’s Four Time Zones by State

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 Long Daylight Hours and its Extraordinary Light

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

When Night Doesn’t Fall: Reflections on Clock Changes

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

Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2023

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

Clock Time: Mexico’s Fall Clock Change in 2022

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 on Nov 6th

Mexico Abandons Seasonal Clock-Time Changes

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

Mexico Clock-Time Changes: Spring & Fall 2022

All except two Mexican states move their clocks forward in the spring, and back in the fall. Discover details of the spring and fall clock-time changes in 2022