Current local time in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Nuevo Laredo. Nuevo Laredo is in the America/Matamoros time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamaulipas |
| Population | about 255,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.50° N, 99.55° W |
| Time zone | America/Matamoros |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Nuevo Laredo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:42 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 7:26 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:24 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nuevo Laredo at about 12:47 PM in mid-January, and about 1:43 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Nuevo Laredo sits at 99.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Nuevo Laredo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nuevo Laredo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Nuevo Laredo |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo, United States | 4 km (3 mi) | same time |
| Piedras Negras | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Edinburg, United States | 192 km (119 mi) | same time |
| McAllen, United States | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Monclova | 197 km (122 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Reynosa | 201 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Corpus Christi, United States | 213 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Monterrey | 218 km (135 mi) | 1 hour behind |
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 Nuevo Laredo in?
Nuevo Laredo is in the America/Matamoros time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Nuevo Laredo have daylight saving time?
Nuevo Laredo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Nuevo Laredo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nuevo Laredo's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 38 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).