MXNT to GFT Time Converter

Convert Northwest Mexico Time (MXNT) to French Guiana Time (GFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

Tijuana · Northwest Mexico Time
03:55:28
Saturday, May 30, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
07:55:28
Saturday, May 30, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: MXNT (Tijuana)
To: GFT (Cayenne)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MXNT (Northwest Mexico Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: MXNT observes DST while GFT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MXNT starts or ends DST.

When can MXNT and GFT meet?

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GFT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tijuana (MXNT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 MXNT (13:00–16:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour MXNT to GFT conversion table

MXNT time (Tijuana)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat09:00 SatGFT working
06:00 Sat10:00 SatGFT working
07:00 Sat11:00 SatGFT working
08:00 Sat12:00 SatGFT working
09:00 Sat13:00 SatBoth at work
10:00 Sat14:00 SatBoth at work
11:00 Sat15:00 SatBoth at work
12:00 Sat16:00 SatBoth at work
13:00 Sat17:00 SatMXNT working
14:00 Sat18:00 SatMXNT working
15:00 Sat19:00 SatMXNT working
16:00 Sat20:00 SatMXNT working
17:00 Sat21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat03:00 SunOff-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

Northwest Mexico Time (MXNT)
IANA identifier
America/Tijuana
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Tijuana
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Related converters

GFT to MXNT (reverse)MXNT to ESTMXNT to PSTMXNT to GMTMXNT to UTCMXNT to CETEST to GFTPST to GFTGMT to GFTUTC to GFTCET to GFT
Looking for local time? See time in Tijuana or time in Cayenne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MXNT and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 4 hours ahead MXNT (Northwest Mexico Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MXNT or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
MXNT: observes daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MXNT and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 MXNT (13:00–16:00 GFT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Tijuana?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Tijuana (MXNT), it is 16:00 Sat in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MXNT and GFT?+
MXNT maps to "America/Tijuana" 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 Tijuana ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Tijuana (MXNT) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 4 hours ahead MXNT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MXNT and GFT?+
MXNT is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 MXNT and GFT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 MXNT.