MXCT to IST Time Converter

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

Mexico City · Mexico City Time
21:23:24
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
08:53:24
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can MXCT and IST meet?

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MXCT
IST
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.
No business-hours overlap exists between MXCT and IST.
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 MXCT to IST conversion table

MXCT time (Mexico City)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Thu11:30 ThuIST working
01:00 Thu12:30 ThuIST working
02:00 Thu13:30 ThuIST working
03:00 Thu14:30 ThuIST working
04:00 Thu15:30 ThuIST working
05:00 Thu16:30 ThuIST working
06:00 Thu17:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu18:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu19:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu20:30 ThuMXCT working
10:00 Thu21:30 ThuMXCT working
11:00 Thu22:30 ThuMXCT working
12:00 Thu23:30 ThuMXCT working
13:00 Thu00:30 FriMXCT working
14:00 Thu01:30 FriMXCT working
15:00 Thu02:30 FriMXCT working
16:00 Thu03:30 FriMXCT working
17:00 Thu04:30 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu05:30 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu06:30 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu07:30 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu08:30 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu09:30 FriIST working
23:00 Thu10:30 FriIST 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

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
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

Sun today in Mexico City and Mumbai

Mexico City
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
13h 2m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 1m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MXCT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 11h 30m 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 IST observe daylight saving time?+
MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MXCT and IST?+
MXCT and IST 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 Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Mexico City?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Mexico City (MXCT), it is 23:30 Thu in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MXCT and IST?+
MXCT maps to "America/Mexico_City" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mexico City ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Mexico City (MXCT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 11h 30m 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 IST?+
MXCT is UTC-06:00 (CST) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between MXCT and IST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.