Time Difference Between Mexico City and New York

Mexico City is 2h 0m behind New York. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Mexico City, Mexico
10:09:56PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-6 · CST

New York, United States
12:09:56AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-4 · EDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Mexico City fall between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM in New York.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is New York ahead of Mexico City?
Mexico City is 2h 0m behind New York. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Mexico City and New York observe daylight saving time?
Mexico City does not observe daylight saving time, and New York observes it. Because of that, the gap is 1h 0m for part of the year and 2h 0m for the rest.