Time difference between Mexico City and Tokyo
Mexico City and Tokyo are in different time zones. Below, you'll find the current time in both cities, the exact time difference, and a suggestion for when it's convenient to call.
Tokyo is 15 hr ahead of Mexico City
When to call
Working hours (9:00–18:00) in these cities do not overlap because the time difference is too large. You'll have to call early in the morning or late in the evening.
Hour-by-hour comparison
On the left is the time in Mexico City; on the right, the corresponding time in Tokyo.
| Mexico City | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 |
| 01:00 | 16:00 |
| 02:00 | 17:00 |
| 03:00 | 18:00 |
| 04:00 | 19:00 |
| 05:00 | 20:00 |
| 06:00 | 21:00 |
| 07:00 | 22:00 |
| 08:00 | 23:00 |
| 09:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 |
| 11:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 03:00 |
| 13:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 |
| 19:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 13:00 |
| 23:00 | 14:00 |
Time zones
| Mexico City — Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Mexico City — UTC offset | UTC-6 |
| Tokyo — Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Tokyo — UTC offset | UTC+9 |
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is Mexico City ahead of or behind Tokyo?
The current difference is 15 hr. It may change twice a year if the clocks are changed in either city.
Does the time difference change during the year?
Yes, if daylight saving time is observed in at least one of the cities. The values on this page are recalculated automatically.
When is the best time to call?
See the “When to call” section above: it shows the overlap between the working hours of both cities.
Calculated using the IANA time zone database. Daylight saving time is taken into account automatically.