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Time Difference: London to Mexico City

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇲🇽Mexico CityUTC-6
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5
🇲🇽
Mexico City, Mexico
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
7 hours
Mexico City is 7 hours behind London

London vs Mexico City timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Mexico City (Mexico) uses America/Mexico_City at UTC-6. This means Mexico City is 6 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Mexico City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 4pm5pm in London, which is 9am10am in Mexico City. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonMexico CityStatus
6am11pmLondon early, Mexico City late evening
7am12amLondon early, Mexico City asleep
8am1amLondon early, Mexico City asleep
9am2amLondon working hours, Mexico City asleep
10am3amLondon working hours, Mexico City asleep
11am4amLondon working hours, Mexico City asleep
12pm5amLondon working hours, Mexico City asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmLondon late evening, Mexico City working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Mexico City

London observes daylight saving time, but Mexico City does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is 6 hours ahead Mexico City
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 7 hours ahead Mexico City
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is 6 hours ahead Mexico City

Distance between London and Mexico City

Great-circle distance
8,929 km
Direct flight time
~11h 30m

London and Mexico City are 8,929 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 30m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Mexico City?
The current time difference is 7 hours. London is currently 7 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Is London ahead of Mexico City?
Yes. London is currently 7 hours ahead of Mexico City.
What time is it in Mexico City when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 2am in Mexico City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Mexico City?
The best window is 4pm–5pm in London, which is 9am–10am in Mexico City. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Mexico City observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Mexico City does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are London and Mexico City?
London and Mexico City are 8,929 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 30 minutes.