GMT to MXCT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Mexico City Time (MXCT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
19:12:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Mexico City · Mexico City Time
12:12:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: MXCT (Mexico City)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
MXCT (Mexico City Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while MXCT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and MXCT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour GMT to MXCT conversion table

GMT time (London)MXCT time (Mexico City)Status
00:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed02:00 WedGMT working
10:00 Wed03:00 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed04:00 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed05:00 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed06:00 WedGMT working
14:00 Wed07:00 WedGMT working
15:00 Wed08:00 WedGMT working
16:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed10:00 WedMXCT working
18:00 Wed11:00 WedMXCT working
19:00 Wed12:00 WedMXCT working
20:00 Wed13:00 WedMXCT working
21:00 Wed14:00 WedMXCT working
22:00 Wed15:00 WedMXCT working
23:00 Wed16:00 WedMXCT working

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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Mexico City

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m
Mexico City
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:04
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
13h 1m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and MXCT right now?+
MXCT (Mexico City Time) is currently 7 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or MXCT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and MXCT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–09:00 MXCT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mexico City when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 05:00 Wed in Mexico City (MXCT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and MXCT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Mexico City?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Mexico City (MXCT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXCT is 7 hours behind GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and MXCT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and MXCT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 GMT.