Current local time in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Poza Rica de Hidalgo. Poza Rica de Hidalgo is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Veracruz |
| Population | about 215,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.55° N, 97.47° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Poza Rica de Hidalgo 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 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Poza Rica de Hidalgo at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Poza Rica de Hidalgo sits at 97.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
|---|---|---|
| Teziutlan | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Xalapa | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Pachuca | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Tlaxcala | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Zumpango | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Cordoba | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Orizaba | 192 km (120 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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo in?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Poza Rica de Hidalgo have daylight saving time?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Poza Rica de Hidalgo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Poza Rica de Hidalgo's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 30 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).