Toluca runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Toluca and your time
Toluca at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | México |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 19.29° N, 99.65° W |
Which time zone Toluca uses
Toluca 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. Toluca shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in Toluca, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Toluca for 2026 or 2027.
Toluca time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Toluca 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 |
Toluca 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.
Daylight in Toluca
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Toluca, from 10 hours 58 minutes to 13 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Toluca
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Clock time and sun time in Toluca
Toluca 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 Toluca
All the places listed below keep the same time as Toluca.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Nicolás Romero | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mexico City | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuernavaca | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ecatepec | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xico | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yautepec | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zumpango | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Mexico_City time
These cities use America/Mexico_City, the same time zone as Toluca.
- Mexico City
- Puebla
- Ecatepec
- Querétaro
- León
- Zapopan
- Morelia
- Aguascalientes
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Toluca today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Toluca in?
Toluca uses the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Toluca use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Toluca last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Toluca and London?
Toluca is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Toluca does not.
Is Toluca on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Toluca and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Toluca?
About 13 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 58 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.