Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?

No. Mexico City stays on CST (UTC-6) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Mexico City?

2:00 AM in Sydney, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Mexico City).

Mexico City to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Mexico City · Mexico

9:57 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · CST

Sydney · Australia

2:57 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Mexico City and Sydney

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Mexico City (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Mexico CityOrganizerMexico ·9:57AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time2:57AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Mexico City

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Mexico City time.

4:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Mexico City (16:00) and Sydney (09:00, next day).
2:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Mexico City (14:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (07:00, next day).
3:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Mexico City (15:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (08:00, next day).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Mexico City4:00 PM CSTSat, Oct 17
Sydney9:00 AM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-17 22:00 UTC

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Time difference between Mexico City and Sydney

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Mexico City on CST (UTC-6). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Mexico City.

Time difference between Mexico City and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 17 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 16 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 17 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Mexico City is on Central Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mexico City & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Sydney?: Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Mexico City on CST (UTC-6). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Mexico City.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Mexico City and Sydney?: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Mexico City (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Mexico City observe daylight saving time?: No. Mexico City stays on CST (UTC-6) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Mexico City?: 2:00 AM in Sydney, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Mexico City).

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