Current local time in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in San Cristobal de Las Casas. San Cristobal de Las Casas is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiapas |
| Population | about 158,000 |
| Coordinates | 16.75° N, 92.63° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
San Cristobal de Las Casas 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over San Cristobal de Las Casas at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes ahead of the sun, because San Cristobal de Las Casas sits at 92.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
San Cristobal de Las Casas time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with San Cristobal de Las Casas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Cristobal de Las Casas |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Villahermosa | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Tapachula | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Coatzacoalcos | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Minatitlan | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Quetzaltenango, Guatemala | 244 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | 327 km (203 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 San Cristobal de Las Casas in?
San Cristobal de Las Casas is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does San Cristobal de Las Casas have daylight saving time?
San Cristobal de Las Casas doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in San Cristobal de Las Casas when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. San Cristobal de Las Casas's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 11 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).