Reykjavík×Mexico City
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Reykjavík, it's that in Mexico City.
When it's 8:00 am in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 am in Mexico City — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Reykjavík, it's 4:00 am in Mexico City — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Reykjavík, it's 6:00 am in Mexico City — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Reykjavík, it's 9:00 am in Mexico City — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 am in Mexico City — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Reykjavík, it's 3:00 pm in Mexico City — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Reykjavík uses the ISK (kr) and Mexico City uses the MXN ($). Language shifts too — Icelandic in Reykjavík, Spanish in Mexico City. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Iceland
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK · kr)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Calling code
- +354
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Mexico
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +52
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Reykjavík and Mexico City?
Reykjavík is 6 hours behind Mexico City. Reykjavík runs on GMT+0 and Mexico City on GMT-6. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Reykjavík, what time is it in Mexico City?
10:00 am in Reykjavík is 4:00 am in Mexico City on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Reykjavík, what time is it in Mexico City?
3:00 pm in Reykjavík is 9:00 am in Mexico City on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Reykjavík from Mexico City?
About 7,451 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 16m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Reykjavík and Mexico City use?
Reykjavík uses the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr); Mexico City uses the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Reykjavík from Mexico City?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +354, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Reykjavík and Mexico City?
Reykjavík primarily speaks Icelandic; Mexico City speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Reykjavík and Mexico City drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.