Best overlap: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Mexico City is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Auckland.
The overlap falls at 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Mexico City, or 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM if you're in Auckland. You've got a decent 4-hour window. Set a recurring time near 2:00 PM in Mexico City (8:00 AM in Auckland) and stick to it. The overlap spans the date line; in practical terms, Auckland is on the next day compared to Mexico City. Heads up: because Auckland changes its clocks and Mexico City doesn't, the difference moves by an hour twice a year. Confirm the overlap around the DST switch.
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Auckland Pacific/Auckland |
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