Mexico City is currently 2 hours behind New York. Convert time between Mexico City and New York, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. New York uses Eastern Daylight Time. Mexico City time is 2 hours behind New York. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 2:00 AM in New York.
Common Mexico City times and their New York equivalents.
| Mexico City Time | New York Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Mexico City | 2:00 AM New York |
| 1:00 AM Mexico City | 3:00 AM New York |
| 2:00 AM Mexico City | 4:00 AM New York |
| 3:00 AM Mexico City | 5:00 AM New York |
| 4:00 AM Mexico City | 6:00 AM New York |
| 5:00 AM Mexico City | 7:00 AM New York |
| 6:00 AM Mexico City | 8:00 AM New York |
| 7:00 AM Mexico City | 9:00 AM New York |
| 8:00 AM Mexico City | 10:00 AM New York |
| 9:00 AM Mexico City | 11:00 AM New York |
| 10:00 AM Mexico City | 12:00 PM New York |
| 11:00 AM Mexico City | 1:00 PM New York |
| 12:00 PM Mexico City | 2:00 PM New York |
| 1:00 PM Mexico City | 3:00 PM New York |
| 2:00 PM Mexico City | 4:00 PM New York |
| 3:00 PM Mexico City | 5:00 PM New York |
| 4:00 PM Mexico City | 6:00 PM New York |
| 5:00 PM Mexico City | 7:00 PM New York |
| 6:00 PM Mexico City | 8:00 PM New York |
| 7:00 PM Mexico City | 9:00 PM New York |
| 8:00 PM Mexico City | 10:00 PM New York |
| 9:00 PM Mexico City | 11:00 PM New York |
| 10:00 PM Mexico City | 12:00 AM New York |
| 11:00 PM Mexico City | 1:00 AM New York |
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Mexico observes DST on a schedule similar to the US, though it changed in 2022 — most Mexican states no longer observe DST. Confirm the exact current rules for your scheduling needs.
New York City operates on Eastern Time — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. US clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November. NYSE and NASDAQ market hours (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET) make Eastern Time one of the most referenced zones in global finance.
Both Mexico City and New York may observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between them can change twice a year. Here is what to expect each season.
| Period | Note | Mexico City | New York | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | CST (UTC−6) | EST (UTC−5) | 1 hour |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | CST (UTC−6) | EDT (UTC−4) | 2 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | CST (UTC−6) | EDT (UTC−4) | 2 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | CST (UTC−6) | EST (UTC−5) | 1 hour |
The transition window typically lasts 1–2 weeks in spring and autumn. If you have a recurring weekly meeting near a clock change, verify the exact date to avoid a missed call.
Mexico City is currently 2 hours behind New York. Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) and New York uses Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).
The best overlap window is 9:00 am–4:00 pm Mexico City time, which corresponds to 11:00 am–6:00 pm New York time. Both cities are within standard business hours (9 am–6 pm) during this window.
When it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 11:00 am in New York. Mexico City is 2 hours behind New York.
When it is 5:00 PM in New York, it is 3:00 pm in Mexico City.
New York observes Daylight Saving Time but Mexico City does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when New York transitions its clocks. Always verify the current offset when scheduling meetings near DST transition dates.