Time difference between Auckland and Mexico City
Mexico City is 19 hours behind Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand is UTC+12 · Mexico City, Mexico is UTC−6 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and Mexico City does not change its clocks.
| Auckland / Mexico City clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 19 hours behind | about 27 weeks |
| standard / standard | 18 hours behind | about 25 weeks |
Mexico City stays put all year while Auckland moves, so a meeting fixed in Mexico City's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Auckland's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Auckland and nine-to-five in Mexico City do not overlap at all. With 19 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Auckland to Mexico City, hour by hour
| Auckland | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
On the usual gap of 19 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 19 hours behind Auckland for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and Mexico City does not change its clocks.
Is Mexico City ahead of Auckland?
No — Mexico City is 19 hours behind. Auckland is UTC+12 and Mexico City is UTC−6 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Auckland in Mexico City?
2:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Auckland and Mexico City meet?
Nine-to-five in Auckland and nine-to-five in Mexico City do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 19 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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