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Time difference between United States and Mexico
Time difference
Mexico is 2 h behind United States. Right now it is 14:40 in United States and 12:40 in Mexico.
United States vs Mexico
United States → Mexico
- United States
- 14:40 UTC−4:00
- Mexico
- 12:40 UTC−6:00
- Difference
- 2 h
You fly west and gain 2 h. On arrival your body clock reads 2 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between United States and Mexico?
Mexico is 2 h behind United States.
What time is it in Mexico now?
It is currently 12:40 in Mexico (UTC−6:00).