GFT to MXCT Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Mexico City Time (MXCT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours behind.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
16:28:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Mexico City · Mexico City Time
13:28:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: MXCT (Mexico City)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
MXCT (Mexico City Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GFT and MXCT meet?

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MXCT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Cayenne (GFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 12:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–13:00 MXCT).

Hour-by-hour GFT to MXCT conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)MXCT time (Mexico City)Status
00:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon06:00 MonGFT working
10:00 Mon07:00 MonGFT working
11:00 Mon08:00 MonGFT working
12:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon14:00 MonMXCT working
18:00 Mon15:00 MonMXCT working
19:00 Mon16:00 MonMXCT working
20:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
Mexico City Time (MXCT)
IANA identifier
America/Mexico_City
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
CST
Major cities in this zone
Mexico CityGuadalajara

Sun today in Cayenne and Mexico City

Mexico City
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:04
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
12h 59m

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Looking for local time? See time in Cayenne or time in Mexico City.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and MXCT right now?+
MXCT (Mexico City Time) is currently 3 hours behind GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or MXCT observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and MXCT?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–13:00 MXCT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mexico City when it is 12:00 noon in Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Cayenne (GFT), it is 09:00 Mon in Mexico City (MXCT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and MXCT?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" in the IANA database. MXCT maps to "America/Mexico_City". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cayenne ahead of or behind Mexico City?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Mexico City (MXCT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXCT is 3 hours behind GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and MXCT?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and MXCT is UTC-06:00 (CST). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GFT and MXCT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 GFT.