Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Mexico City Time Zone — CST (UTC-06:00)

Mexico City, Mexico runs on Central Standard Time at UTC-06:00. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year. Convert Mexico City time to any city below, or use the full converter.

Current UTC offset

UTC-06:00

IANA zone

America/Mexico_City

Daylight saving

Not observed

Zone abbreviation

CST

About the CST time zone

Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.

Countries on CST

United States (Central)Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan)MexicoGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorCosta RicaNicaraguaBelize

Major cities on CST

ChicagoHoustonDallasSan AntonioMexico CityAustinWinnipegMemphisMilwaukeeNashvilleKansas CityNew OrleansMinneapolisGuatemala City

Mexico City Time Zone — CST (UTC-06:00)

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