Mexico City is currently 16 hours behind Sydney. Convert time between Mexico City and Sydney, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time. Mexico City time is 16 hours behind Sydney. So, when it is 12:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 4:00 PM in Sydney.
Common Mexico City times and their Sydney equivalents.
| Mexico City Time | Sydney Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM Mexico City | 4:00 PM Sydney |
| 1:00 AM Mexico City | 5:00 PM Sydney |
| 2:00 AM Mexico City | 6:00 PM Sydney |
| 3:00 AM Mexico City | 7:00 PM Sydney |
| 4:00 AM Mexico City | 8:00 PM Sydney |
| 5:00 AM Mexico City | 9:00 PM Sydney |
| 6:00 AM Mexico City | 10:00 PM Sydney |
| 7:00 AM Mexico City | 11:00 PM Sydney |
| 8:00 AM Mexico City | 12:00 AM Sydney |
| 9:00 AM Mexico City | 1:00 AM Sydney |
| 10:00 AM Mexico City | 2:00 AM Sydney |
| 11:00 AM Mexico City | 3:00 AM Sydney |
| 12:00 PM Mexico City | 4:00 AM Sydney |
| 1:00 PM Mexico City | 5:00 AM Sydney |
| 2:00 PM Mexico City | 6:00 AM Sydney |
| 3:00 PM Mexico City | 7:00 AM Sydney |
| 4:00 PM Mexico City | 8:00 AM Sydney |
| 5:00 PM Mexico City | 9:00 AM Sydney |
| 6:00 PM Mexico City | 10:00 AM Sydney |
| 7:00 PM Mexico City | 11:00 AM Sydney |
| 8:00 PM Mexico City | 12:00 PM Sydney |
| 9:00 PM Mexico City | 1:00 PM Sydney |
| 10:00 PM Mexico City | 2:00 PM Sydney |
| 11:00 PM Mexico City | 3:00 PM Sydney |
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.
Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its summer runs October–April — the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. Clocks go forward on the first Sunday of October and back on the first Sunday of April.
Both Mexico City and Sydney 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 | Sydney | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | CST (UTC−6) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 17 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | CST (UTC−6) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 17 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | CST (UTC−6) | GMT+10 (UTC+10) | 16 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | CST (UTC−6) | GMT+11 (UTC+11) | 17 hours |
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 16 hours behind Sydney. Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) and Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).
Mexico City and Sydney have no standard 9 am–6 pm business-hour overlap. Consider scheduling during early morning or late evening, or use a rotating schedule to share the inconvenience.
When it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 1:00 am in Sydney (previous day). Mexico City is 16 hours behind Sydney.
When it is 5:00 PM in Sydney, it is 1:00 am in Mexico City.
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time but Mexico City does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when Sydney transitions its clocks. Always verify the current offset when scheduling meetings near DST transition dates.