Belize City runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Belize City and your time
Belize City at a glance
| Country | Belize |
|---|---|
| Region | Belize District |
| Time zone | America/Belize |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1983 |
| Coordinates | 17.50° N, 88.20° W |
Time zone in Belize City
The clocks in Belize City follow America/Belize and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1983. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−6.
Belize City is on the same time as the rest of Belize, including the capital, Belmopan.
Clock changes in Belize City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Belize City for 2026 or 2027.
Belize City time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Belize City, it 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Belize City never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Belize City
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Being in the tropics, Belize City sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 11 minutes) is only 2 hours 6 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 5 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:17 AM and 6:27 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Belize City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:18 AM | 5:24 PM | 11 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Belize City
Belize City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Belize City
Distance is not the same as time: Chetumal (Mexico) lies just 114 km (71 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Belize City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chetumal (Mexico) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Puerto Cortez (Honduras) | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Choloma (Honduras) | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Pedro Sula (Honduras) | 222 km (138 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Progreso (Honduras) | 237 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Ceiba (Honduras) | 245 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Belize City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Belize City
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belize City in?
Belize City uses the America/Belize time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Belize City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Belize City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1983 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Belize City and London?
Belize City 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 City does not.
Is Belize City on the same time as Belmopan?
Yes. Belize City and Belmopan both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Belize City?
About 13 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
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.