Current local time in Palenque, Mexico
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Palenque
Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Merida), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 42,947.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Chiapas |
| Coordinates: | 17°31′N / 91°59′W |
| Population: | 42,947 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Palenque
| IANA time zone: | America/Merida |
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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
Palenque does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Palenque today
| Sunrise: | 06:02 |
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| Sunset: | 17:42 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 11h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:40 – 18:04 |
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 Palenque
- London−7 hPalenque is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hPalenque is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hPalenque is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Palenque time
What time zone is Palenque in?
Palenque uses the IANA time zone America/Merida (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Palenque observe daylight saving time?
Palenque does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Palenque and London?
Right now Palenque 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 Palenque and New York?
Right now Palenque is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.