Los Angeles to Mexico City Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇲🇽 Mexico City. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,490 km
Approx. flight
2.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Mexico City
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Mexico City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead relative to Mexico City.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Mexico City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇲🇽 Mexico City
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City is currently 1 hour ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Mexico City uses CST (UTC-6). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Mexico City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 PM in Mexico City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Mexico City?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Mexico City). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Mexico City?
Los Angeles is currently 1 hour behind Mexico City.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in Mexico City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM in Mexico City.