Madrid to Mexico City time difference

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    How it works

    1. Pick an hour in Madrid

      Tap the hour on the first line. It starts at the current time in Madrid.

    2. Read the time in Mexico City

      The big digits show the same moment there, with the day and the gap.

    3. Slide the hour

      Use “-1 h” and “+1 h”, or change the date to see the gap on another day.

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    How many hours between Madrid and Mexico City?

    Mexico City is 8 hours behind Madrid for most of the year (217 days out of 365 in 2027). For 148 days the gap is 7 hours, because Mexico City does not change its clocks and Madrid does. Here are the exact periods, in Madrid dates:

    YearPeriodMexico City vs Madrid
    2026Jan 1 to Sun, Mar 297 h behind
    2026Sun, Mar 29 to Sun, Oct 258 h behind
    2026Sun, Oct 25 to Dec 317 h behind
    2027Jan 1 to Sun, Mar 287 h behind
    2027Sun, Mar 28 to Sun, Oct 318 h behind
    2027Sun, Oct 31 to Dec 317 h behind

    Madrid is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer; Mexico City is on UTC-6 all year.

    Madrid to Mexico City time, hour by hour

    MadridMexico City in JanuaryMexico City in July
    12:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)4:00 PM (previous day)
    1:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)5:00 PM (previous day)
    2:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)6:00 PM (previous day)
    3:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)7:00 PM (previous day)
    4:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)8:00 PM (previous day)
    5:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)9:00 PM (previous day)
    6:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)10:00 PM (previous day)
    7:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
    8:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
    9:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
    10:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
    11:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
    12:00 PM5:00 AM4:00 AM
    1:00 PM6:00 AM5:00 AM
    2:00 PM7:00 AM6:00 AM
    3:00 PM8:00 AM7:00 AM
    4:00 PM9:00 AM8:00 AM
    5:00 PM10:00 AM9:00 AM
    6:00 PM11:00 AM10:00 AM
    7:00 PM12:00 PM11:00 AM
    8:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
    9:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM
    10:00 PM3:00 PM2:00 PM
    11:00 PM4:00 PM3:00 PM

    Best time to call

    From Madrid to reach someone at work in Mexico City: from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Mexico City.

    From Mexico City to reach someone at work in Madrid: from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Mexico City, which is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Madrid.

    Flights and jet lag

    Madrid and Mexico City are 9,063 km (5,631 miles) apart as the crow flies. To find your arrival time, add the flight time to the departure time, then subtract 8 hours. For example, a 12-hour flight leaving Madrid at 10:00 AM lands at 2:00 PM, Mexico City time.

    Flying from Madrid to Mexico City, you travel west and gain 8 hours: the first day is long, and staying awake until a normal local bedtime helps. Coming back east, you lose them. Daylight in the morning at your destination helps your body clock reset.

    Live clocks: current time in Madrid and current time in Mexico City. Other time differences: Madrid and Buenos Aires, Madrid and Bogotá. For any other pair, use the time zone converter.

    Questions

    What is the time difference between Madrid and Mexico City?

    Mexico City is 8 hours behind Madrid for most of the year. For 148 days it is 7 hours, because Mexico City does not change its clocks and Madrid does.

    What time is it in Mexico City when it is noon in Madrid?

    4:00 AM for most of the year. In January it is 5:00 AM, in July 4:00 AM.

    When does the time difference between Madrid and Mexico City change in 2027?

    In 2027: 7 h from Jan 1 to Sun, Mar 28; 8 h from Sun, Mar 28 to Sun, Oct 31; 7 h from Sun, Oct 31 to Dec 31.

    When is the best time to call Mexico City from Madrid?

    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Mexico City.

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