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Time Difference: Mexico City to Tokyo

🇲🇽Mexico CityUTC-6
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇲🇽
Mexico City, Mexico
Fri, Jun 5
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
15 hours
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City

Mexico City vs Tokyo timezone guide

Mexico City (Mexico) uses the America/Mexico_City timezone at UTC-6, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Mexico City and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Mexico City and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Mexico CityTokyoStatus
6am9pmMexico City early, Tokyo evening
7am10pmMexico City early, Tokyo late evening
8am11pmMexico City early, Tokyo late evening
9am12amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am1amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am2amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm3amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm4amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm5amMexico City working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amMexico City evening, Tokyo early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmMexico City late evening, Tokyo 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 Mexico City and Tokyo

Neither Mexico City nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 15 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Mexico City and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
11,310 km
Direct flight time
~14h 18m

Mexico City and Tokyo are 11,310 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Mexico City is currently 15 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Mexico City ahead of Tokyo?
No. Mexico City is currently 15 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Mexico City?
When it's 9 AM in Mexico City, it's 12am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Mexico City and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Mexico City and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Mexico City and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Mexico City nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Mexico City and Tokyo?
Mexico City and Tokyo are 11,310 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 18 minutes.