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EDT to Mexico City

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EDT

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UTC-04:00☀ DST active
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Mexico City

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Mexico · UTC-06:00
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EDT
Mexico City
12:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
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6:00 AM
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Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EDT and CST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and CST (Central Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EDTCSTNew York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiChicagoHoustonDallasSan Antonio
EDT Zone
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CST Zone

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EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-04:00

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EDT
United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)BahamasHaitiTurks and Caicos
Major Cities in EDT
New York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontreal
Key Facts about EDT
  • •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
  • •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
  • •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EST
Learn more about EDT on Wikipedia

CST – Central Standard Time

UTC-06:00

Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CST
United States (Central)Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan)MexicoGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorCosta RicaNicaraguaBelize
Major Cities in CST
ChicagoHoustonDallasSan AntonioMexico CityAustinWinnipegMemphisMilwaukeeNashvilleKansas CityNew OrleansMinneapolisGuatemala City
Key Facts about CST
  • •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
  • •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
  • •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
  • •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CDT
Learn more about CST on Wikipedia

About Mexico City

Wikipedia

Mexico City operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), same as Chicago. As North America's largest city, Mexico City bridges US and Latin American business hours.

Population:9.2 million
Metro:21.8 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
Currency:MXN ($)
Stock Exchange:BMV (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores)
Key Landmarks
ZócaloPalacio de Bellas ArtesChapultepec CastleTemplo MayorAngel of Independence
Did You Know?

Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas.

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EDT vs Mexico City: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Mexico City runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. That puts EDT 2 hours behind Mexico City — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 7:00 AM in Mexico City. Midnight in EDT is 10:00 PM in Mexico City. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

EDT to Mexico City time conversion table

EDT (EDT)Mexico City (CST)Day
12:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM4:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM10:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM3:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM7:00 PMsame day

Why people convert EDT to Mexico City time

  • Scheduling a call from EDT to Mexico City: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 8:00 AM in Mexico City, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both EDT and Mexico City are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Mexico City local time against EDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
  • Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need Mexico City colleagues present.

About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.

About CST (Central Standard Time)

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.

Best time to call between EDT and Mexico City

Both EDT and Mexico City sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

EDT and Mexico City share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

EDT is 2 hours behind Mexico City (EDT UTC-04:00 → CST UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

EDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Mexico City

Does not observe DST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EDT and Mexico City?

EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 2 hours behind Mexico City (CST, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -2h.

How do I convert EDT time to Mexico City time?

Add -2h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 7:00 AM in Mexico City.

What time is it in Mexico City right now?

Mexico City uses CST at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from EDT.

What is the best time to call Mexico City from EDT?

Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, EDT or Mexico City?

EDT is 2 hours behind Mexico City. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 10:00 AM in Mexico City.

Do EDT and Mexico City use different time zones?

EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Mexico City (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Mexico_City.

Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Mexico City difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between EDT and Mexico City is fixed all year.

Which other cities share EDT's time zone?

EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?

EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.

Is there a day difference between EDT and Mexico City?

Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between EDT and Mexico City?

Mexico City is -2h from EDT.

What timezone is EDT in?

EDT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Mexico City in?

Mexico City operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), same as Chicago. As North America's largest city, Mexico City bridges US and Latin American business hours.

What are the business hours in Mexico City?

Standard business hours in Mexico City are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.

Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?

EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.

Does EDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about EDT?

EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).

Which cities are in the CST timezone?

Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.

What is the UTC offset for CST?

Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.

What should I know about the CST timezone?

CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.

When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in Mexico City?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -2h later in Mexico City (CST).