Houston is 0-1 hours ahead of Mexico City. Both cities use Central Time zone (UTC-6), but Houston observes daylight saving time while Mexico discontinued it in 2022. During standard time, they're the same. During CDT, Houston is 1 hour ahead.
When it's 12:00 PM in Mexico City during standard time, it's also 12:00 PM in Houston. During US daylight saving, Houston moves 1 hour ahead.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mexico City time. This covers business hours in both cities with minimal adjustment needed.
Houston and Mexico City are major energy and business hubs. Direct flights take about 2.5 hours. Houston has one of the largest Mexican-American populations in the US.