Saltillo keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Saltillo and your time
Saltillo at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Coahuila |
| Time zone | America/Monterrey |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 25.43° N, 100.98° W |
Saltillo time zone and clock changes
Saltillo follows the America/Monterrey 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. Saltillo shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in Saltillo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Saltillo for 2026 or 2027.
Saltillo time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Saltillo: 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 | Same time | 8 h |
| 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 |
Saltillo 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, sunset and day length in Saltillo
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Saltillo grows from 10 hours 33 minutes to 13 hours 44 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 11 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Saltillo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:54 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:26 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 33 min |
When the sun is highest in Saltillo
The clock in Saltillo 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 Saltillo
Every city below shares Saltillo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catarina | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Monterrey | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| General Escobedo | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Apodaca | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Monclova | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torreón | 245 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Victoria | 264 km (164 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Monterrey time
These cities use America/Monterrey, the same time zone as Saltillo.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Saltillo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
Plan around the time in Saltillo
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Saltillo in?
Saltillo uses the America/Monterrey time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Saltillo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Saltillo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Saltillo and London?
Saltillo is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Saltillo does not.
Is Saltillo on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Saltillo and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Saltillo?
About 13 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Saltillo?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Saltillo 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.