Current local time in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Ciudad Victoria. Ciudad Victoria is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamaulipas |
| Population | about 272,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.72° N, 99.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Monterrey |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ciudad Victoria 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 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ciudad Victoria at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ciudad Victoria sits at 99.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Ciudad Victoria time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ciudad Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ciudad Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Valles | 194 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Tampico | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Madero | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Monterrey | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| San Luis Potosi | 258 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Saltillo | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Reynosa | 275 km (171 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| McAllen, United States | 291 km (181 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
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 Ciudad Victoria in?
Ciudad Victoria is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Ciudad Victoria have daylight saving time?
Ciudad Victoria doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ciudad Victoria when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ciudad Victoria's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 37 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).