Time difference between Houston and Mexico City

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Houston.

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mexico · Central Standard Time

1:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Houston to Mexico City time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Houston and Mexico City?

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Houston. Houston is on UTC−5 and Mexico City is on UTC−6.

What time is it in Mexico City when it is 9 AM in Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 8:00 AM in Mexico City.

When is the best time to call Mexico City from Houston?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Houston (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Mexico City), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Houston and Mexico City change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Mexico City will be on the same time as Houston.

Houston is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. More: time in Houston · time in Mexico City