IST to MXCT Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Mexico City Time (MXCT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
06:04:04
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Mexico City · Mexico City Time
18:34:04
Sunday, May 10, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

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From: IST (Mumbai)
To: MXCT (Mexico City)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
MXCT (Mexico City Time)
Observes DST
No

When can IST 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 Mumbai (IST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between IST and MXCT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour IST to MXCT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)MXCT time (Mexico City)Status
00:00 Mon12:30 SunMXCT working
01:00 Mon13:30 SunMXCT working
02:00 Mon14:30 SunMXCT working
03:00 Mon15:30 SunMXCT working
04:00 Mon16:30 SunMXCT working
05:00 Mon17:30 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon18:30 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon19:30 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon20:30 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon21:30 SunIST working
10:00 Mon22:30 SunIST working
11:00 Mon23:30 SunIST working
12:00 Mon00:30 MonIST working
13:00 Mon01:30 MonIST working
14:00 Mon02:30 MonIST working
15:00 Mon03:30 MonIST working
16:00 Mon04:30 MonIST working
17:00 Mon05:30 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon06:30 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon07:30 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon08:30 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon09:30 MonMXCT working
22:00 Mon10:30 MonMXCT working
23:00 Mon11:30 MonMXCT 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

India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata
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 Mumbai and Mexico City

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m
Mexico City
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:03
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
12h 59m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and MXCT right now?+
MXCT (Mexico City Time) is currently 11h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or MXCT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and MXCT?+
IST and MXCT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Mexico City when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Mumbai (IST), it is 00:30 Mon in Mexico City (MXCT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and MXCT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" 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 Mumbai ahead of or behind Mexico City?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Mexico City (MXCT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXCT is 11h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and MXCT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) 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 IST and MXCT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between IST and MXCT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.