Current local time in Tampico, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Tampico. Tampico is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamaulipas |
| Population | about 578,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.30° N, 97.87° W |
| Time zone | America/Monterrey |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tampico 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 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tampico at about 12:40 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 31 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tampico sits at 97.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Tampico time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tampico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tampico |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Madero | 4 km (3 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Valles | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Victoria | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Pachuca | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
| Teziutlan | 281 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Zumpango | 305 km (190 mi) | same time |
| San Juan del Rio | 307 km (191 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 Tampico in?
Tampico is in the America/Monterrey time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Tampico have daylight saving time?
Tampico doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tampico when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tampico's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 31 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).