Querétaro keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Querétaro and your time
Querétaro at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Querétaro |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 20.59° N, 100.39° W |
Querétaro time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Querétaro follow America/Mexico_City and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2022. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−6.
Although Mexico has 4 different offsets, Querétaro keeps the same time as Mexico City.
Clock changes in Querétaro, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Querétaro for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Querétaro is
Take 9:00 AM in Querétaro: 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 |
Because Querétaro 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Querétaro
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Querétaro last between 10 hours 53 minutes and 13 hours 23 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Querétaro
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Querétaro
Querétaro lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Querétaro
Every city below shares Querétaro’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celaya | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Juan del Río | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Miguel de Allende | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salamanca | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irapuato | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Morelia | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| León | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Nicolás Romero | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Querétaro’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Querétaro.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Querétaro today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
Tools for time in Querétaro
- Convert a time to or from Querétaro: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Querétaro to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Querétaro and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Querétaro in?
Querétaro uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Querétaro use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Querétaro last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Querétaro and London?
Querétaro is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Querétaro does not.
Is Querétaro on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Querétaro and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Querétaro?
About 13 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 53 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.