New York (Eastern) to Mexico City — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → CST (UTC-6). Mexico City is 2 hours behind relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 AM
Mexico City
Oct 7, 2026, 5:55 AM
Sample times — ET to CST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and Mexico CityNew York (Eastern) vs Mexico City time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET CST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC−6 Mexico City is 1 hour behind Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC−6 Mexico City is 2 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC−6 Mexico City is 1 hour behind
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
New York (Eastern) vs Mexico City time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | CST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 1 hour behind |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 2 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC−6 | Mexico City is 1 hour behind |
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
New York to Mexico City is one hour ahead of Eastern Time for most of the year, since Mexico City no longer observes daylight saving while New York does. Cross-border commerce and remote teams treat it as a near-shared working day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and Mexico City?
Right now the offset is about 2 hours behind (from ET 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 New York (Eastern) 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 East 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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