Rome is usually 8 hours ahead of Mexico City. Rome observes daylight saving time and Mexico City does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

RomeMexico City

Sunrise 5:53 AMSunset 8:40 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:09 AMSunset 7:18 PM(local)

Rome: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
RomeUTC+2
Mexico CityUTC-6

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Rome

Dialing code+39
Population2,318,895
Coordinates41.89ยฐN, 12.51ยฐE
Elevation20 m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico City

Dialing code+52
Population12,294,193
Coordinates19.43ยฐN, 99.13ยฐW
Elevation2,240 m

Best time for a call: 17:00โ€“18:00 in RomeAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Rome and Mexico City?
Rome is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Rome and Mexico City?
The best window to call is 17:00โ€“18:00 Rome time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Rome and Mexico City change?
Because at least one of Rome and Mexico City observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).