Time zone of Mexico
The time in Mexico (Mexico City) follows the America/Mexico_City time zone, currently UTC-6. 3 hours behind Brasília.
How to call or schedule a meeting with Mexico
When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 in Mexico; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 there.
The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.
See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.
More countries: North America
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and Mexico?
3 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Mexico changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico follows America/Mexico_City, currently UTC-6. The reference location is Mexico City.
Does Mexico have daylight saving time?
No. Under the current rules, Mexico does not change its clocks during the year.
What is the best time to call Mexico from Brazil?
Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 15:00 in Mexico).