PST to MXCT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mexico City Time (MXCT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:38:51
Friday, May 15, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Mexico City · Mexico City Time
14:38:51
Friday, May 15, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: MXCT (Mexico City)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
MXCT (Mexico City Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while MXCT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST 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 Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 PST (10:00–16:00 MXCT).

Hour-by-hour PST to MXCT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)MXCT time (Mexico City)Status
00:00 Fri01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri09:00 FriMXCT working
09:00 Fri10:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri11:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri12:00 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri13:00 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri14:00 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
15:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
16:00 Fri17:00 FriPST working
17:00 Fri18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Mexico City

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:48
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 55m
Mexico City
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:34
Daylight
13h 3m

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Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Mexico City.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and MXCT right now?+
MXCT (Mexico City Time) is currently 1 hour ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or MXCT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. MXCT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and MXCT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 PST (10:00–16:00 MXCT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mexico City when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Los Angeles (PST), it is 13:00 Fri in Mexico City (MXCT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and MXCT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Mexico City?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Mexico City (MXCT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXCT is 1 hour ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and MXCT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and MXCT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 PST.