Current local time in Chilpancingo, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Chilpancingo. Chilpancingo is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Guerrero |
| Population | about 174,000 |
| Coordinates | 17.55° N, 99.50° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chilpancingo 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 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chilpancingo at about 12:47 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chilpancingo sits at 99.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Chilpancingo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chilpancingo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chilpancingo |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Iguala | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Cuernavaca | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Toluca | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Nezahualcoyotl | 213 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Mexico City | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Tlaxcala | 238 km (148 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 Chilpancingo in?
Chilpancingo is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Chilpancingo have daylight saving time?
Chilpancingo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chilpancingo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chilpancingo's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 38 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).