IST to Mexico City time conversion
Mexico City is 11 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
Time difference with your location
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in IST to convert it to Mexico City on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · IST → Mexico City
This table converts each hour in IST to Mexico City on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| IST | Mexico City | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 12:3012:30 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 13:301:30 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 14:302:30 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 15:303:30 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 16:304:30 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 17:305:30 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 18:306:30 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 19:307:30 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 20:308:30 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 21:309:30 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 22:3010:30 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 23:3011:30 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 00:3012:30 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 01:301:30 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 02:302:30 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 03:303:30 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 04:304:30 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 05:305:30 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 06:306:30 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 07:307:30 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 08:308:30 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 09:309:30 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 10:3010:30 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 11:3011:30 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use IST (UTC+5:30) and Mexico City (UTC-6); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Mexico City = IST − 11h30.
| IST | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM IST | = 6:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM IST | = 7:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM IST | = 8:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM IST | = 9:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM IST | = 10:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM IST | = 12:30 AM Mexico City |
| 3:00 PM IST | = 3:30 AM Mexico City |
| 5:00 PM IST | = 5:30 AM Mexico City |
| 6:00 PM IST | = 6:30 AM Mexico City |
| 8:00 PM IST | = 8:30 AM Mexico City |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in IST and Mexico City do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
IST and Mexico City have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | IST | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | No clock changes; UTC-6 all year. |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | No clock changes; UTC-6 all year. |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | No clock changes; UTC-6 all year. |
The difference between IST and Mexico City stays constant throughout 2026–2028: Mexico City is 11 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM IST in Mexico City?
9:00 AM IST = 9:30 PM Mexico City (-1 day), using UTC+5:30 and UTC-6. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between IST and Mexico City change during the year?
No. Throughout 2026–2028: Mexico City is 11 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Mexico City?
Read the Mexico City clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between IST and Mexico City?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in IST and Mexico City do not overlap.
What is the time difference between IST and Mexico City now?
Right now, Mexico City is 11 hours 30 minutes behind IST. Conversion formula: Mexico City = IST − 11h30.