Houston Time vs Mexico City Time
What is the time difference between Houston, Texas and Mexico City, Mexico? 1 hours behind Houston. Live clocks, conversion tips, and business scheduling guide.
Houston, Texas (CDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Mexico City (CST)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Houston to Mexico City — Hour-by-Hour Conversion
| Houston (CDT) | Mexico City (CST) |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
Highlighted rows = typical Houston business hours
Business Scheduling: Houston ↔ Mexico City
Houston and Mexico City share deep economic ties, especially in energy and trade. During standard time (November–March), both cities are perfectly synchronized. During US DST, Houston is 1 hour ahead.
Travel Tips: Houston to Mexico City
Direct flights from Houston to Mexico City take about 2.5 hours. Check whether DST is active in Houston to know if there's a 0 or 1-hour difference.
Fun Facts
- Mexico eliminated daylight saving time in October 2022
- During US DST (March–November), Houston is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
- Mexico City is the most populous city in North America
About Houston and Mexico City Time Zones
Mexico City operates on Central Standard Time (CST), the same as Houston for most of the year. However, Mexico abolished daylight saving time in 2022, which means there can be a 1-hour difference during the US DST period.