Mexico City and Seoul: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

The gap between Mexico City and Seoul is constant all year: Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City.

Best time to meet

Mexico City and Seoul do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 5 PM in Mexico City / 8 AM in Seoul — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

• Mexico City does not change clocks.
• Seoul does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 16 November — Mexico City: Revolution Day
• 25 December — Mexico City: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Mexico City: New Year's Day
• 1 February 2027 — Mexico City: Constitution Day
• 3 October — Seoul: National Foundation Day
• 5 October — Seoul: Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
• 9 October — Seoul: Hangul Day
• 25 December — Seoul: Christmas Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Mexico City and Seoul

When is the best time to meet between Mexico City and Seoul?

There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 5 PM in Mexico City / 8 AM in Seoul. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.

What time is it in Seoul when it is 9 AM in Mexico City?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Mexico City is 12 AM in Seoul (UTC-6 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Mexico City or Seoul change clocks first?

Neither Mexico City nor Seoul observes daylight saving time.

Is there a public holiday in Mexico City or Seoul soon?

Mexico City: Revolution Day on 16 November. Seoul: National Foundation Day on 3 October.