Current local time in Belize City, Belize
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Belize City
Belize City, Belize, Belize uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Belize), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 61,461.
| Country: | Belize |
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| State / region: | Belize |
| Coordinates: | 17°30′N / 88°12′W |
| Population: | 61,461 |
| Currency: | Belize dollar (BZD) |
| Languages: | Belizean Creole, English, Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +501 |
Time zone in Belize City
| IANA time zone: | America/Belize |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Belize City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Belize City today
| Sunrise: | 05:47 |
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| Sunset: | 17:27 |
| Solar noon: | 11:37 |
| Day length: | 11h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:49 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Belize City
- London−7 hBelize City is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hBelize City is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hBelize City is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Belize City time
What time zone is Belize City in?
Belize City uses the IANA time zone America/Belize (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Belize City observe daylight saving time?
Belize City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Belize City and London?
Right now Belize City is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Belize City and New York?
Right now Belize City is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.