Current local time in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Lazaro Cardenas. Lazaro Cardenas is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Michoacán |
| Population | about 122,000 |
| Coordinates | 17.96° N, 102.20° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lazaro Cardenas 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lazaro Cardenas at about 12:57 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 49 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lazaro Cardenas sits at 102.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Lazaro Cardenas time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lazaro Cardenas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lazaro Cardenas |
|---|---|---|
| Uruapan | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Colima | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Morelia | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Zamora | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Acapulco | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Iguala | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| Chilpancingo | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Toluca | 307 km (191 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 Lazaro Cardenas in?
Lazaro Cardenas is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Lazaro Cardenas have daylight saving time?
Lazaro Cardenas doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lazaro Cardenas when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lazaro Cardenas's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 49 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).