Monterrey operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6 during winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is UTC-5 during summer. To find the current time in Monterrey, subtract 6 hours from UTC during winter months and 5 hours during summer months.

Yes, Monterrey and most of Mexico observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in early April and go back 1 hour to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in late October.

London (GMT/BST): Monterrey is 6 hours behind London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 7 hours behind when the UK is on BST (summer). During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), subtract 1 more hour from the difference.

New York (EST/EDT): Monterrey is 1 hour behind New York when NY is on EST (winter), and the same time when NY is on EDT (summer). During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), Monterrey is the same time as NY during EDT.

Tokyo (JST): Monterrey is 15 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), Monterrey is 14 hours behind Tokyo.

Mexico's major cities include Mexico City (the capital), Guadalajara, Puebla, Tijuana, León, Juárez, and Cancún. Monterrey is the third-largest city and a major industrial center.

Monterrey is Mexico's third-largest city and a major industrial and business hub, known for its steel industry, modern skyline, the Cerro de la Silla mountain, vibrant business district, and as a center for technology and manufacturing. The city is also famous for its cuisine, particularly cabrito (roasted goat) and carne asada.