Current local time in Cuernavaca, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Cuernavaca. Cuernavaca is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Morelos |
| Population | about 592,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.92° N, 99.24° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cuernavaca 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 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:05 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cuernavaca at about 12:46 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cuernavaca sits at 99.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Cuernavaca time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cuernavaca |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cuernavaca |
|---|---|---|
| Nezahualcoyotl | 59 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Mexico City | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Toluca | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Iguala | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Zumpango | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 110 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Tlaxcala | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Pachuca | 149 km (92 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 Cuernavaca in?
Cuernavaca is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Cuernavaca have daylight saving time?
Cuernavaca doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Cuernavaca when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cuernavaca'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).