Current local time in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Merida), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 158,027.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Chiapas |
| Coordinates: | 16°44′N / 92°38′W |
| Population: | 158,027 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in San Cristóbal de las Casas
| 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
San Cristóbal de las Casas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in San Cristóbal de las Casas today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:43 – 18:06 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from San Cristóbal de las Casas
- London−7 hSan Cristóbal de las Casas is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hSan Cristóbal de las Casas is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hSan Cristóbal de las Casas is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about San Cristóbal de las Casas time
What time zone is San Cristóbal de las Casas in?
San Cristóbal de las Casas uses the IANA time zone America/Merida (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does San Cristóbal de las Casas observe daylight saving time?
San Cristóbal de las Casas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between San Cristóbal de las Casas and London?
Right now San Cristóbal de las Casas 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas and New York?
Right now San Cristóbal de las Casas is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.