Current local time in Mérida, Mexico
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Mérida
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Mexico_City), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 777,615.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Yucatán |
| Coordinates: | 20°59′N / 89°37′W |
| Population: | 777,615 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Mérida
| IANA time zone: | America/Mexico_City |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Mexico: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Mérida does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mérida today
| Sunrise: | 05:56 |
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| Sunset: | 17:29 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 33m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:33 – 17:52 |
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 Mérida
- London−7 hMérida is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hMérida is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hMérida is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mérida time
What time zone is Mérida in?
Mérida uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Mérida observe daylight saving time?
Mérida does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mérida and London?
Right now Mérida 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 Mérida and New York?
Right now Mérida is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.