Mexico City to Manila
+14hMexico City
CSTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (Central Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
About Mexico City
WikipediaMexico 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.
Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Everything You Need to Know About Mexico City and Manila Time
Mexico City runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Mexico City 14 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Mexico City it is 11:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Mexico City is 2:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Mexico City to Manila time conversion table
| Mexico City (CST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Mexico City to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Mexico City to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Mexico City lands at 12:00 AM in Manila the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h gap: Mexico City and Manila have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Manila is 11:00 PM in Mexico City.
- Watching a live event or market open: Mexico City viewers need 11:00 PM in Manila to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Mexico City.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h gap is not.
- With a +14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Mexico City takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
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 PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between Mexico City and Manila
With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 11:00 PM in Mexico City, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Mexico City and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Mexico City is 14 hours ahead of Manila (CST UTC-06:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Manila?
Mexico City (CST, UTC-06:00) is 14 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +14h.
How do I convert Mexico City time to Manila time?
Add +14h to Mexico City local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Mexico City is 11:00 PM in Manila.
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +14h offset from Mexico City.
What is the best time to call Manila from Mexico City?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Mexico City, which is 3:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Mexico City or Manila?
Mexico City is 14 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Mexico City it is 2:00 AM in Manila.
Do Mexico City and Manila use different time zones?
Mexico City (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Mexico_City and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Mexico City–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h offset between Mexico City and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Mexico City's time zone?
CST also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis and 6 more.
Which countries use CST, Mexico City'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 City and Manila?
Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Mexico City already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Manila?
Manila is +14h from Mexico City.
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 timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What are the business hours in Mexico City?
Standard business hours in Mexico City are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Mexico City and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Mexico City works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Mexico City and Manila?
Mexico City uses MXN ($) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Mexico City and Manila compare in size?
Mexico City has a population of approximately 9.2 million (metro: 21.8 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Mexico City and Manila?
Mexico City is known for Zócalo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Chapultepec Castle. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Mexico City and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Mexico City has the BMV (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +14h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in Mexico City, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Mexico City (CST), it is +14h later in Manila (PHT).
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