Los Angeles (Pacific) to Mexico City — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → CST (UTC-6). Mexico City is 1 hour ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:55 AM
Mexico City
Oct 7, 2026, 5:55 AM
Sample times — PT to CST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and Mexico CityLos Angeles (Pacific) vs Mexico City time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) PT CST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC−6 Mexico City is 2 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC−6 Mexico City is 1 hour ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC−6 Mexico City is 2 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Mexico City time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | PT | CST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 2 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 1 hour ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 2 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles to Mexico City is two hours ahead for most of the year. Mexico ended nationwide daylight saving in 2022, so the border-region gap can widen briefly around the US spring and fall transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and Mexico City?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from PT to CST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Mexico City?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and Mexico?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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