Puebla runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Puebla and your time
Puebla at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Puebla |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 19.05° N, 98.21° W |
Puebla time zone and clock changes
Puebla 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. Puebla shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in Puebla, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Puebla for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Puebla and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Puebla, 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 |
Because Puebla keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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, sunset and day length in Puebla
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Being in the tropics, Puebla sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 17 minutes) is only 2 hours 18 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 59 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:54 AM and 7:09 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Puebla
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:56 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Clock time and sun time in Puebla
Puebla lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Puebla
All the places listed below keep the same time as Puebla.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Martin Texmelucan | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xico | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuautla | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Texcoco | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yautepec | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mexico City | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tehuacán | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ecatepec | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Puebla’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Puebla.
- Mexico City
- Ecatepec
- Querétaro
- León
- Zapopan
- Morelia
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Toluca
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Puebla today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Puebla
- Convert a time to or from Puebla: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Puebla and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Puebla in?
Puebla uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Puebla use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Puebla last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Puebla and London?
Puebla is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Puebla does not.
Is Puebla on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Puebla and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Puebla?
About 13 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 59 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.