MXCT to GFT Time Converter

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

Mexico City · Mexico City Time
16:03:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
19:03:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can MXCT and GFT meet?

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MXCT
GFT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mexico City (MXCT). 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: 09:00–13:00 MXCT (12:00–16:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour MXCT to GFT conversion table

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

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
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Sun today in Mexico City and Cayenne

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 Mexico City or time in Cayenne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MXCT and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 3 hours ahead MXCT (Mexico City Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MXCT or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MXCT and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 MXCT (12:00–16:00 GFT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Mexico City?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Mexico City (MXCT), it is 15:00 Mon in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MXCT and GFT?+
MXCT maps to "America/Mexico_City" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mexico City ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Mexico City (MXCT) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 3 hours ahead MXCT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MXCT and GFT?+
MXCT is UTC-06:00 (CST) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 MXCT and GFT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 MXCT.