Current Time in Petatlán, Mexico 🇲🇽
Lat/Long: 17.54° N, 101.27° W
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: #473 of 16,913 cities in Mexico by population
State: Guerrero
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Mexico_City
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CST, EST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Petatlán, Mexico is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Petatlán currently observes CST, UTC-6. Petatlán keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Mexico_City time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Petatlán sits at a modest 39 m above sea level. Petatlán is fairly isolated: even Los Angeles lies some 2494 km off. A major centre in Mexico, Petatlán keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Petatlán gets 11h 44m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:38 and sunset at 18:22.
Petatlán Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Petatlán
Petatlán gets 11h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Petatlán is at 06:38 and sunset in Petatlán is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 05m near the December solstice to 13h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Petatlán and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Petatlán right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Mexico
Cities Sharing Petatlán's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Petatlán.
Weather in Petatlán
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Prayer Times in Petatlán
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:23 | 06:38 | 12:30 | 15:52 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:23 | 06:38 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:24 | 06:38 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:24 | 06:39 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:24 | 06:39 | 12:30 | 15:50 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:24 | 06:39 | 12:29 | 15:50 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:24 | 06:39 | 12:29 | 15:50 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
14-day Forecast for Petatlán
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Petatlán
Sunrise
in Petatlán
↑
6:38 AM
Sunset
in Petatlán
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
11h 44m
Dawn
in Petatlán
6:16 AM
Dusk
in Petatlán
6:45 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Petatlán
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Petatlán
How Far Is Petatlán From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,494 km | NW (321deg) |
| New York | 3,665 km | NE (40deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,486 km | SE (126deg) |
| London | 9,234 km | NE (38deg) |
| Paris | 9,502 km | NE (40deg) |
| Moscow | 11,000 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,295 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sydney | 12,673 km | WSW (240deg) |
Petatlán's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Petatlán and you would surface in the open ocean, near 17.5deg S, 78.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petatlán
What time is it in Petatlán right now?
The current local time in Petatlán is 10:47 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Petatlán follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
What time zone is Petatlán in?
Petatlán uses the America/Mexico_City IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Petatlán?
Is Petatlán on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Petatlán as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Petatlán today?
Petatlán sees sunrise at 06:38 and sunset at 18:22 today, giving 11h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Petatlán tonight?
The moon phase over Petatlán tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Petatlán?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Petatlán, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.