Mexico City is exactly 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles year-round. When it's 3:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 1:00 PM in Los Angeles. Both cities observe daylight saving time.
Mexico City uses Central Time (CT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT). The 2-hour difference remains constant throughout the year as both cities observe DST.
Good business hour overlap! 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM LA corresponds to 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mexico City. Late morning to early afternoon LA is ideal.
Los Angeles has one of the largest Mexican-American populations in the US, and business ties between LA and Mexico City are extensive. The 3.5-hour flight makes same-day business trips feasible.