Current local time in Tapachula, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Tapachula. Tapachula is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiapas |
| Population | about 210,000 |
| Coordinates | 14.90° N, 92.27° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tapachula 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 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tapachula at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tapachula sits at 92.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Tapachula time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tapachula |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tapachula |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango, Guatemala | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Escuintla, Guatemala | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal de Las Casas | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 226 km (141 mi) | same time |
| El Progreso, Guatemala | 242 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Sonsonate, El Salvador | 303 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Santa Ana, El Salvador | 309 km (192 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 Tapachula in?
Tapachula is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Tapachula have daylight saving time?
Tapachula doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tapachula when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tapachula's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 9 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).