Mexico City to Houston Time Difference
🇲🇽 Mexico City is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
1,210 km
Approx. flight
1.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Mexico City to Houston
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇺🇸 Houston | 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)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Mexico City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Mexico City is 1 hour ahead relative to Houston.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Mexico City and Houston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇲🇽 Mexico City
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Houston
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Houston?
The time difference between Mexico City and Houston is currently 1 hour ahead. Mexico City uses CST (UTC-6), while Houston uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Mexico City, what time is it in Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mexico City, it is 1:00 PM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Mexico City and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Mexico City and Houston?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Mexico City (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Houston). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Mexico City ahead or behind Houston?
Mexico City is currently 1 hour behind Houston.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is in the America/Mexico City time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). Mexico City does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Mexico City in Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Mexico City, it is 1:00 AM in Houston.