Current local time in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Coatzacoalcos. Coatzacoalcos is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Veracruz |
| Population | about 259,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.12° N, 94.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Coatzacoalcos 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 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:55 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Coatzacoalcos at about 12:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Coatzacoalcos sits at 94.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Coatzacoalcos time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Coatzacoalcos |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Coatzacoalcos |
|---|---|---|
| Minatitlan | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Villahermosa | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Veracruz | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal de Las Casas | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Oaxaca | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Cordoba | 278 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 280 km (174 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 Coatzacoalcos in?
Coatzacoalcos is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Coatzacoalcos have daylight saving time?
Coatzacoalcos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Coatzacoalcos when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Coatzacoalcos's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 18 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).