Tuxtla Gutiérrez keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez and your time
Tuxtla Gutiérrez at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiapas |
| Time zone | America/Merida |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 16.75° N, 93.12° W |
Tuxtla Gutiérrez time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Tuxtla Gutiérrez follow America/Merida 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.
Mexico spans 4 offsets. Tuxtla Gutiérrez shares its time with the capital, Mexico City.
Clock changes in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tuxtla Gutiérrez for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Tuxtla Gutiérrez and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Tuxtla Gutiérrez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Because Tuxtla Gutiérrez 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, from 11 hours 8 minutes to 13 hours 8 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 8 min |
When the sun is highest in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tuxtla Gutiérrez: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Every city below shares Tuxtla Gutiérrez’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Comitán | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Villahermosa | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Minatitlán | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coatzacoalcos | 210 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tapachula | 224 km (139 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 251 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coatepeque (Guatemala) | 264 km (164 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Tuxtla Gutiérrez today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tuxtla Gutiérrez in?
Tuxtla Gutiérrez uses the America/Merida time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Tuxtla Gutiérrez use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tuxtla Gutiérrez last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Tuxtla Gutiérrez and London?
Tuxtla Gutiérrez is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Tuxtla Gutiérrez does not.
Is Tuxtla Gutiérrez on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
About 13 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 8 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.