Mexico Clock-Time Changes in 2015

Since 1996, Mexico has been adjusting its clocks in the spring and autumn to account for Daylight Saving Time (DST); the only exception is the Mexican state of Sonora, that borders Arizona and it, like its U.S. neighbor, chooses not to indulge in clocks changes.

Spring Clock Changes – Forward

This year, mainland Mexico (except Sonora) and Baja California Sur move clocks forward by one hour on Sunday April 5th, 2015.

Baja California clocks move forward on Sunday March 8, 2015.

The State of Quintana Roo, which includes popular cities including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and Chetumal will not be observing DST between 2015-2018.

Autumn Clock Changes – Backward

DST in mainland Mexico (except Sonora) and Baja California Sur will end on Sunday October 25th, when the clocks will be moved back again by one hour.

Baja California clocks move back one hour on Sunday November 1, 2015 (synchronized with California, USA).

The State of Quintana Roo, which includes popular cities including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and Chetumal will not be observing DST between 2015-2018.

Mexico’s mainland clock-time changes are not usually synchronized with U.S. or European clock time changes so if you’re traveling or scheduling appointments between Mexico and the US or Europe this spring and autumn, do make a note to double-check your times, especially as flights and other public transportation systems always operate their schedules using local time.

You can learn more about Mexico’s Time Zones and annual Clock Changes here on Mexperience.