PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Monterrey
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Monterrey
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Nuevo León
- Population
- 1,135,512
- Coordinates
- 25.68° N, 100.32° W
- Elevation
- 560 m
Monterrey is a city in Mexico, in Nuevo León, with a population of about 1,135,512. It uses the Central Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Monterrey).
Monterrey does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Calgary, Guatemala City, Managua.
Because Monterrey lies at 25.68° N, 100.32° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 45 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 32 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:23 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 32 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Monterrey in?
Monterrey is in the Central Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Monterrey. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Monterrey have daylight saving time?
No. Monterrey stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Monterrey and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of Monterrey, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of Monterrey, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Monterrey and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Monterrey, and in July it is 1 hour behind Monterrey, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Monterrey?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:50 AM and sets at about 7:35 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:23 AM and sets at about 5:55 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- San Antonio United States · 450 km ·
- Guadalajara Mexico · 640 km ·
- Houston United States · 670 km ·
- Mexico City Mexico · 710 km ·
- Puebla Mexico · 770 km ·
- Dallas United States · 860 km ·