Morelia runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Morelia and your time
Morelia at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Michoacán |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 19.70° N, 101.18° W |
Which time zone Morelia uses
Morelia follows the America/Mexico_City time zone and stays on UTC−6 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
Mexico spans 4 offsets. Morelia shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in Morelia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Morelia for 2026 or 2027.
Morelia time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Morelia: 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 |
Morelia 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 Morelia
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Morelia, from 10 hours 57 minutes to 13 hours 19 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Morelia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 57 min |
When the sun is highest in Morelia
Morelia sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Morelia
Every city below shares Morelia’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uruapan | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Celaya | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irapuato | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zamora | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Querétaro | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Apatzingán | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Miguel de Allende | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Morelia’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Morelia.
- Mexico City
- Puebla
- Ecatepec
- Querétaro
- León
- Zapopan
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Toluca
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Morelia today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Morelia in?
Morelia uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Morelia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Morelia last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Morelia and London?
Morelia is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Morelia does not.
Is Morelia on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Morelia and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Morelia?
About 13 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Morelia?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Morelia 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.