Current local time in Puebla, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Puebla. Puebla is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Puebla |
| Population | about 1.8 million |
| Coordinates | 19.05° N, 98.20° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Puebla 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 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Puebla at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Puebla sits at 98.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Puebla time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Puebla |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Puebla |
|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala | 30 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Nezahualcoyotl | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Mexico City | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Tehuacan | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Cuernavaca | 110 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Orizaba | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Teziutlan | 123 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Zumpango | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Puebla in?
Puebla is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Puebla have daylight saving time?
Puebla doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Puebla when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Puebla's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 33 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).