MXCT to GMT Time Converter

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

Mexico City · Mexico City Time
20:08:38
Sunday, May 10, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
03:08:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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

MXCT (Mexico City Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 MXCT and GMT meet?

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MXCT
GMT
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 MXCT (16:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour MXCT to GMT conversion table

MXCT time (Mexico City)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunGMT working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunGMT working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunGMT working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunGMT working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunGMT working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunGMT working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunGMT working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunMXCT working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunMXCT working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunMXCT working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunMXCT working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunMXCT working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunMXCT working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunMXCT working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 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

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

Sun today in Mexico City and London

Mexico City
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:03
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
12h 59m
London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MXCT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 7 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MXCT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 MXCT (16:00–16:00 GMT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Mexico City?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Mexico City (MXCT), it is 19:00 Sun in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MXCT and GMT?+
MXCT maps to "America/Mexico_City" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mexico City ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Mexico City (MXCT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 7 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 GMT?+
MXCT is UTC-06:00 (CST) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 MXCT.