Current local time in Acapulco, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Acapulco. Acapulco is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Guerrero |
| Population | about 684,000 |
| Coordinates | 16.85° N, 99.92° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Acapulco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Acapulco at about 12:48 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, because Acapulco sits at 99.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Acapulco time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Acapulco |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Acapulco |
|---|---|---|
| Chilpancingo | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Iguala | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Cuernavaca | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Lazaro Cardenas | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Toluca | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Nezahualcoyotl | 300 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Mexico City | 300 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 305 km (189 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Acapulco in?
Acapulco is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Acapulco have daylight saving time?
Acapulco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Acapulco when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Acapulco's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).