Time difference between Mexico City and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.

Mexico · Central Standard Time

1:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mexico City to Washington, D.C. time converter

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

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City. Mexico City is on UTC−6 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Mexico City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City, it is 11:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Mexico City?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Mexico City (11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Mexico City and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Washington, D.C. will be 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.

Mexico City is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C.. More: time in Mexico City · time in Washington, D.C.