León keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
León and your time
León at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Guanajuato |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 21.12° N, 101.68° W |
León time zone and clock changes
Local time in León is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Mexico_City rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2022, and no future change is scheduled.
Mexico spans 4 offsets. León shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in León, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in León for 2026 or 2027.
León time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in León: the clock reads 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 |
León 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in León
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, León sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 25 minutes) is only 2 hours 34 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 51 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:04 AM and 7:27 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in León
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in León
The clock in León runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to León
Every city below shares León’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irapuato | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salamanca | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Miguel de Allende | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aguascalientes | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Celaya | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Luis Potosí | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zamora | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Querétaro | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share León’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as León.
- Mexico City
- Puebla
- Ecatepec
- Querétaro
- Zapopan
- Morelia
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Toluca
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as León today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is León in?
León uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does León use daylight saving time?
Not any more. León last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between León and London?
León is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and León does not.
Is León on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. León and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in León?
About 13 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in León?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. León lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.