Current local time in Monclova, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Monclova. Monclova is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Coahuila |
| Population | about 216,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.90° N, 101.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Monterrey |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Monclova 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 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:30 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 26 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Monclova at about 12:54 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 46 minutes ahead of the sun, because Monclova sits at 101.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Monclova time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Monclova |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Monclova |
|---|---|---|
| Saltillo | 170 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Monterrey | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Nuevo Laredo | 197 km (122 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Laredo, United States | 201 km (125 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Piedras Negras | 219 km (136 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Torreon | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Gomez Palacio | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Reynosa | 324 km (201 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
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 Monclova in?
Monclova is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Monclova have daylight saving time?
Monclova doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Monclova when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Monclova's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 46 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).