Current local time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Jalisco |
| Population | about 184,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.68° N, 105.25° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Puerto Vallarta 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 | 7:05 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:32 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Puerto Vallarta at about 1:10 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 61 minutes ahead of the sun, because Puerto Vallarta sits at 105.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Puerto Vallarta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 100 km (62 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Guadalajara | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Colima | 226 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Mazatlan | 308 km (191 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Zamora | 319 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Aguascalientes | 334 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Uruapan | 360 km (224 mi) | same time |
| Zacatecas | 360 km (224 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 Puerto Vallarta in?
Puerto Vallarta is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Puerto Vallarta have daylight saving time?
Puerto Vallarta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Puerto Vallarta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Puerto Vallarta's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 61 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).