Current local time in Merida, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Merida. Merida is in the America/Merida time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Yucatán |
| Population | about 841,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.97° N, 89.62° W |
| Time zone | America/Merida |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Merida 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 5:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:30 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Merida at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Merida sits at 89.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Merida time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Merida |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Campeche | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Cancun | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Chetumal | 307 km (191 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 346 km (215 mi) | same time |
| Villahermosa | 477 km (296 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal de Las Casas | 566 km (352 mi) | same time |
| Coatzacoalcos | 594 km (369 mi) | same time |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 598 km (372 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Merida in?
Merida is in the America/Merida time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Merida have daylight saving time?
Merida doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Merida when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Merida's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).