Current local time in Veracruz, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Veracruz. Veracruz is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Veracruz |
| Population | about 574,000 |
| Coordinates | 19.18° N, 96.16° W |
| Time zone | America/Mexico City |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Veracruz 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:53 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Veracruz at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Veracruz sits at 96.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Veracruz time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Veracruz |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Veracruz |
|---|---|---|
| Cordoba | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Xalapa | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Orizaba | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Teziutlan | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Tehuacan | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 205 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Puebla | 215 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Minatitlan | 217 km (135 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 Veracruz in?
Veracruz is in the America/Mexico City time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Veracruz have daylight saving time?
Veracruz doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Veracruz when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Veracruz's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 25 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).