Time to Turn Back the Clock: The Comedy of Time Change in Mexico
By: Your Cheeky Time-Teller
Ah, the time change! That delightful little event where we all collectively forget what the numbers on our clocks mean. In less than a month, we’re gearing up for the grand switcheroo in some parts of Mexico as we welcome winter time. I mean, just when you thought you had a handle on your chaotic life, the universe throws in a curveball: ‘Oh, you might want to check your clocks, darling!’
Who’s Playing the Time Game?
Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador may have hit the snooze button on the schedule change for most of Mexico, but it seems some northern states are still showing up for the time change party. Why? Well, if you’re practically sharing a breakfast taco with the American border, you might just have to keep those clocks in check. And before you ask, yes, it’s that serious—cue the dramatic music!
This isn’t a blanket rule, folks. Only certain urban areas, like those that are practically neighbors with the U.S., are still playing along with this quirky tradition. Let’s break it down, darling—because I know how much you love lists and bullet points. Whoa, we’re basically a talk show now!
When’s the Big Switch?
So here’s the gist: Mexico will be resetting its clocks on November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m. Ah yes, the eternal question: “Should I change my clock to 1:00 a.m. or do I just trust my phone?” Spoiler alert: if your phone doesn’t change automatically, you’ve got a future in time travel—or you might want to invest in a better phone. Just saying.
- Baja California: Ensenada, Rosarito Beach, Tecate, Tijuana, Mexicali. (I mean, seriously, who could forget Tijuana? It’s the life of the hour party!)
- Chihuahua: Praxedis G. Guerrero, Janos, and Ojinaga. (Woah, now there’s a glamorous list!)
- Coahuila: Piedras Negras, Guerrero, and Acuña. (Two words: taco stands.)
- New Leon: The Aldama, Anahuac. (Home sweet home for BBQ lovers.)
- Tamaulipas: Reynosa, Matamoros, and Nuevo Laredo. (Mier and Miguel Alemán for the cooler crowd!)
And don’t you just love that extra hour of sleep? While some of you are doing a happy dance, others are grappling with the existential dread of winter evenings! Just when you thought you could make daylight last five more minutes, bam! Winter creeps in like a sneaky little cat.
A Glimpse into the Future—Spring Forward?
Now, as we’re contemplating our new-found hour of bliss, let’s not get too cozy. The schedule change summer of 2025 is estimated to stumble upon us on March 9 or 30. Yes, I know, it’s like inviting a friend who never leaves, but you have to feel grateful for the daylight, right? Just remember to set your clocks forward an hour, which, by the way, if this year is anything to go by, could occur while you’re busy dreaming about tacos!
In conclusion, remember that central and southern states in Mexico? No need to change a single thing. Party like it’s always the same time! So let’s make sure to keep our minds—and our clocks—on track. And if someone asks you about the time change? Just give them that cheeky, “It’s taco o’clock somewhere!” smile and you’re golden.
So, as the time change rolls around, let’s all embrace the chaos, shall we? May your watches run smoothly, your phones update automatically, and remember: each hour is just a tick closer to the next round of tacos. ¡Salud!
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In less than a month the time change will be applied, we will tell you how it should be done and in which cities in Mexico it will be applied
By: Karla Salinas
Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador withdrew the schedule changethere are still several northern states that continue to maintain this practice, this is due to their great proximity and close relationship with the commercial activities of the United States; It should be noted that this change does not occur in all states, it is only in certain cities.
In November there will be schedule change in the watches from Mexicowelcoming winter time. If you are still not sure how the time should be changed, don’t worry, we will detail it below so that there is no more confusion.
WHEN TO DO THE SCHEDULE CHANGE?
Although he schedule change in most of the states it is no longer carried out, there are still parts in Mexico in which the modification continues to be made. There are a few weeks left until it is done, but there is usually the main doubt about whether the clock.
It is a modification in which summer time will be changed for winter time. According to the Time Zone Law, only the states closest to the border must modify their clocks, especially the following entities:
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Baja California: Ensenada, Rosarito Beach, Tecate, Tijuana, Mexicali.
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Chihuahua: Praxedis G. Guerrero, Janos, Guadalupe, Manuel Benavides, Ojinaga, Ascension, Juarez, Coyamel del Sotol.
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Coahuila: Piedras Negras, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Acuña, Zaragoza, Jiménez, Nava, Ocampo.
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New Leon: The Aldama, Anahuac.
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Tamaulipas: Reynosa, Matamoros, Camargo, Nuevo Laredo, Guerrero, Mier, Miguel Alemán, Río Bravo, Valle Hermoso, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.
He schedule change It will be held on November 3, 2024, at 2:00 a.m.; In short, we must set our clocks back one hour, so they must show at 1:00 in the morning, a change that many phones already have on automatic, or that you can do manually.
On the other hand, the schedule change summer of 2025, it is estimated that it will take place on March 9 or 30, it will be moved forward one hour, although notification will be made as the date approaches.
Now you will have one more hour of sleep, in addition to being able to enjoy the natural light of the day, make the change in a timely manner, it will be easier for you and you will avoid any confusion. Remember that the central and southern states of Mexico They should not modify their clock.
