Offices
Standard business hours for private sector offices, corporate headquarters, and professional services.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
Mexico City is closed
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Local time in Mexico City
1:12 AM
Thursday, September 17
UTC-06:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Operating schedules for retail bank branches, financial institutions, and currency services.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public counter and administrative hours for municipal, state, and federal agencies.
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Opening ranges for shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets, and boutique shops.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Operational timing for cafes, traditional eateries, fine dining, and casual restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Standard business hours for private sector offices, corporate headquarters, and professional services. Standard corporate hours with midday lunch breaks typically taken between 14:00 and 16:00.
Across time zones
Best time to call Mexico City
Your time
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
America/New_York
Mexico City time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
Recommended contact window
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM your time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Mexico City
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Mexico
01 Jan New Year's DayAño Nuevo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Feb Constitution DayDía de la Constitución Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Mar Benito Juárez's birthdayNatalicio de Benito Juárez Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Apr Maundy ThursdayJueves Santo Passed
Bank, School, Authorities. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayViernes Santo Passed
Bank, School, Authorities. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayDía del Trabajo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Sep Independence DayDía de la Independencia Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Nov Revolution DayDía de la Revolución 60 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNavidad 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Midday Meal Custom
Lunch in Mexico City is the main meal of the day and typically takes place between 14:00 and 16:00, leading to lower office availability during these hours.
Statutory Holidays
Banks, offices, and public desks close on national holidays like Independence Day (Sep 16), Constitution Day, and Christmas.
Government Desk Schedules
Public attention counters (ventanillas unicas) operate mainly in the morning through early afternoon until 14:00 or 15:00.
Mall vs Neighborhood Retail
Major malls in Santa Fe, Polanco, and Coapa open daily until 21:00, while smaller independent neighborhood shops may close earlier.