Current local time in Campeche, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Campeche. Campeche is in the America/Merida time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Campeche |
| Population | about 204,000 |
| Coordinates | 19.83° N, 90.50° W |
| Time zone | America/Merida |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Campeche 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 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:43 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Campeche at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Campeche sits at 90.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Campeche time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Campeche |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Campeche |
|---|---|---|
| Merida | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Chetumal | 274 km (170 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Villahermosa | 324 km (201 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal de Las Casas | 410 km (255 mi) | same time |
| Cancun | 410 km (255 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 442 km (275 mi) | same time |
| Coatzacoalcos | 454 km (282 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
- Acapulco
Questions people ask
What time zone is Campeche in?
Campeche is in the America/Merida time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Campeche have daylight saving time?
Campeche doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Campeche when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Campeche's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 2 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).