Standard time applies in Reynosa right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Reynosa and your time
Reynosa at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamaulipas |
| Time zone | America/Matamoros |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 26.08° N, 98.28° W |
Which time zone Reynosa uses
Reynosa follows the America/Matamoros time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−5 (CDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Check the season when booking with the capital: Mexico City is on the same time as Reynosa in January and 1 hour behind in July.
Clock changes in Reynosa, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
Time difference between Reynosa and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Reynosa: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Reynosa and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
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 Reynosa
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Reynosa is at 6:40 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 8:29 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Reynosa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:42 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:22 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:16 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 30 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Reynosa
Reynosa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time and 1:35 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Reynosa
Distance is not the same as time: Ciudad Benito Juárez lies just 187 km (116 mi) away, yet its clock is on the same time as Reynosa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen (United States) | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matamoros | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brownsville (United States) | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Apodaca | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nuevo Laredo | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laredo (United States) | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| General Escobedo | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Reynosa’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Reynosa, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Reynosa 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 Reynosa in?
Reynosa uses the America/Matamoros time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Reynosa?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Reynosa and London?
Reynosa is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Reynosa and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Reynosa on the same time as Mexico City?
Not all year. Mexico City is on the same time as Reynosa in January and 1 hour behind in July.
How long is the longest day in Reynosa?
About 13 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 30 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.