All of Belize keeps one time, UTC−6, all year round.
Belize at a glance
| Capital | Belmopan |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1983 |
| Abbreviations in use | CST |
Which time zone Belize uses
Belize uses a single IANA time zone, America/Belize.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Belize | --:-- | UTC−6 | Not observed | Belize City, Belmopan |
Clock changes in Belize
Belize does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 1983.
Current time in cities in Belize
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize City | Belize District | --:-- | America/Belize |
| Belmopan | Cayo District | --:-- | America/Belize |
Time difference between Belize and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Belize is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
Daylight across Belize
Days in Belmopan last between 11 hours 6 minutes and 13 hours 10 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Belize
These countries read the same time as Belize today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Belize
- Convert a time to or from Belize: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Belmopan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Belize and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Belize have?
One: America/Belize, at UTC−6 all year.
Does Belize use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 1983.
What is the time difference between Belize and London?
Belize is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Belize does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.