Time difference between Mexico City and Tokyo
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico is UTC−6 · Tokyo, Japan is UTC+9 — on standard time
The gap holds all year
Neither city changes its clocks — Mexico City does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks — so 15 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Mexico City and nine-to-five in Tokyo do not overlap at all. With 15 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.
Mexico City to Tokyo, hour by hour
| Mexico City | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 15 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City for most of the year. The gap never changes: Mexico City does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks.
Is Tokyo ahead of Mexico City?
Yes — Tokyo is 15 hours ahead. Mexico City is UTC−6 and Tokyo is UTC+9 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Mexico City in Tokyo?
12:00 AM (next day), on the usual gap.
When can Mexico City and Tokyo meet?
Nine-to-five in Mexico City and nine-to-five in Tokyo do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 15 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
- Mexico City to Seoul
- Mexico City to Brisbane
- Mexico City to Sydney
- Mexico City to Melbourne
- Mexico City to Auckland
- Mexico City to New York
- Mexico City to Toronto
- Mexico City to Denver
- Mexico City to Los Angeles
- Mexico City to Vancouver
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