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Time in MonterreyUTC-06

Live clock and time-zone data for Monterrey, Mexico — Monterrey (America/Monterrey), UTC-06 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
16:11
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
America/Monterrey
Current UTC offset
UTC-06
Abbreviation
CST
Population
1,142,000
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Cultural and business context

Monterrey keeps time under Monterrey (America/Monterrey) — a UTC-06 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Mexico workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 14:00 to 16:00. Mexico does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-06 year-round.

Currency
MXN $
Dial
+52
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
14:00–16:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Monterrey, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)15:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Monterrey ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Monterrey ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Monterrey and São Paulo is +3h.

What time zone abbreviation does Monterrey use?

Monterrey uses the abbreviation CST, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Monterrey.

Does Monterrey observe daylight saving time?

No — Mexico does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-06 year-round.

Is it daytime in Monterrey right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Monterrey.

What time is it in Monterrey when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Monterrey based on today's offset.

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