Current local time in Leon, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Leon. Leon is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Guanajuato |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 21.15° N, 101.70° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Leon 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 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Leon at about 12:55 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun, because Leon sits at 101.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Leon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Leon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Leon |
|---|---|---|
| Irapuato | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Salamanca | 83 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Aguascalientes | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Celaya | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| San Luis Potosi | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Zamora | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Queretaro | 149 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Morelia | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Leon in?
Leon is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Leon have daylight saving time?
Leon doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Leon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Leon's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
Convert a time to or from Leon · add Leon to your world clock · search any city
Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).