🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a US-style (type A/B) adapter.
The voltage is 127V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
- Type A: Two flat parallel pins (no earth)
- Type B: Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin
🕒 Time difference
Mexico City is 6 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Mexico City: –.
Cancún is 5 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 6 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Cancún: –.
💶 Money & tipping
Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).
10–15% in restaurants is expected.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Spanish. Dialling code: +52.
Quick answers for Mexico
Places in Mexico
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Mexico?
Yes. You'll need a US-style (type A/B) adapter. The voltage is 127V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
What plug type does Mexico use?
Mexico uses type A, B: type A – Two flat parallel pins (no earth); type B – Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin. The voltage is 127V at 60Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Mexico?
Mexico City is 6 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Cancún is 5 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 6 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Mexico?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Mexico?
The Mexican peso (MXN).
Do you tip in Mexico?
10–15% in restaurants is expected.
What is the dialling code for Mexico?
+52. From a UK phone, dial +52 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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