Current Time in Veracruz, Mexico 🇲🇽
Lat/Long: 19.18° N, 96.14° W
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 16,913 cities in Mexico by population
State: Veracruz
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Mexico_City
Solar time: clocks run about 25m 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 Veracruz, Mexico is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Veracruz currently observes CST, UTC-6. Veracruz keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Mexico_City time zone. Veracruz does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Veracruz has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At about 15 m, Veracruz is practically at sea level. Veracruz is fairly isolated: even Los Angeles lies some 2739 km off. As one of Mexico's largest cities, Veracruz is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Veracruz sees 11h 34m between a 06:21 sunrise and a 17:55 sunset.
Veracruz Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Veracruz
Veracruz gets 11h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Veracruz is at 06:21 and sunset in Veracruz is at 17:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 58m near the December solstice to 13h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Veracruz and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Veracruz right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Mexico
Cities Sharing Veracruz's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Veracruz.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:08 | 15:28 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:08 | 15:27 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:08 | 15:27 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:08 | 15:27 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:08 | 15:26 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:07 | 06:23 | 12:08 | 15:26 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:07 | 06:23 | 12:08 | 15:26 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Veracruz
Sunrise
in Veracruz
↑
6:21 AM
Sunset
in Veracruz
↓
5:55 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Dawn
in Veracruz
5:58 AM
Dusk
in Veracruz
6:18 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Veracruz
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
93.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:50
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in Veracruz
How Far Is Veracruz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,739 km | NW (312deg) |
| New York | 3,187 km | NE (37deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,169 km | SE (129deg) |
| London | 8,753 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 9,012 km | NE (41deg) |
| Moscow | 10,620 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,550 km | NW (316deg) |
| Sydney | 13,234 km | WSW (241deg) |
Veracruz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Veracruz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 19.2deg S, 83.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Veracruz
What time is it in Veracruz right now?
The current local time in Veracruz is 16:53 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Veracruz follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
What time zone is Veracruz in?
Veracruz 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 Veracruz?
Is Veracruz on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 23, 2026, Veracruz is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Veracruz today?
In Veracruz today the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 17:55, giving 11h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Veracruz tonight?
Tonight the moon over Veracruz is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 93.8%.
What is solar time in Veracruz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Veracruz, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.