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Mexico to United Kingdom

+7h

Mexico

CSTSOURCE
UTC-06:00
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Kingdom

BST
UTC+01:00☀ DST active
HH07
:
MM00
  
19:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Mexico
United Kingdom
12:00 AM
7:00 AM
2:00 AM
9:00 AM
4:00 AM
11:00 AM
6:00 AM
1:00 PM
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
2:00 PM
9:00 PM
4:00 PM
11:00 PM
6:00 PM
1:00 AM+1
8:00 PM
3:00 AM+1
10:00 PM
5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CST and BST on the World Map

The map below highlights the CST (Central Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CSTBSTChicagoHoustonDallasSan AntonioLondonDublinLisbonAccra
CST Zone
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BST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT
United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)
Major Cities in GMT
LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia
Key Facts about GMT
  • •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
  • •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
  • •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
  • •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
  • •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST
Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Mexico and United Kingdom Time

Mexico runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Mexico 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Mexico it is 4:00 PM in United Kingdom. Midnight in Mexico is 7:00 AM in United Kingdom.United Kingdom observes daylight saving time while Mexico does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Mexico to United Kingdom time conversion table

Mexico (CST)United Kingdom (BST)Day
12:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM1:00 PMsame day
7:00 AM2:00 PMsame day
8:00 AM3:00 PMsame day
9:00 AM4:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM7:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM10:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM1:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM4:00 AMnext day

Why people convert Mexico to United Kingdom time

  • Scheduling a call from Mexico to United Kingdom: a 10:00 AM start in Mexico lands at 5:00 PM in United Kingdom, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Mexico and United Kingdom are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
  • Coordinating a Mexico-based team with United Kingdom contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
  • Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Mexico and need United Kingdom colleagues present.
  • United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

Best time to call between Mexico and United Kingdom

Both Mexico and United Kingdom sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Mexico and United Kingdom overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Mexico is 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom (CST UTC-06:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Mexico

Does not observe DST

United Kingdom

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Mexico and United Kingdom?

Mexico (CST, UTC-06:00) is 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Mexico time to United Kingdom time?

Add +7h to Mexico local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Mexico is 4:00 PM in United Kingdom.

What time is it in United Kingdom right now?

United Kingdom uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Mexico.

What is the best time to call United Kingdom from Mexico?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Mexico or United Kingdom?

Mexico is 7 hours ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 PM in Mexico it is 7:00 PM in United Kingdom.

Do Mexico and United Kingdom use different time zones?

Mexico (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00, while United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Mexico_City and Europe/London.

Does daylight saving time affect the Mexico–United Kingdom difference?

Yes at the moment: United Kingdom is on daylight saving time and Mexico is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Mexico's time zone?

CST also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis and 6 more.

Which countries use CST, Mexico's zone?

CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and 1 more.

Is there a day difference between Mexico and United Kingdom?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Mexico and United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is +7h from Mexico.

What timezone is Mexico in?

Mexico operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use CST (Central Standard Time)?

CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and 3 more countries.

Does CST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CST switches to CDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CST?

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

Which cities are in the GMT timezone?

Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.

What is the UTC offset for GMT?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.

What should I know about the GMT timezone?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.

When is it midnight in Mexico, what time is it in United Kingdom?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Mexico (CST), it is +7h later in United Kingdom (GMT).