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

Mexico City is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mexico · Central Standard Time

1:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Mexico City?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 7:00 AM in Mexico City.

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

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

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

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

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