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
Daylight Hours in Veracruz
Veracruz gets 13h 15m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:01.
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.
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Cities Sharing Veracruz's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Veracruz.
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Prayer Times in Veracruz
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:23 | 15:44 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:24 | 15:46 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:24 | 15:46 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:20 | 05:46 | 12:25 | 15:46 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Veracruz
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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 20:26 on Tuesday, June 09, 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 — Veracruz is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Veracruz today?
Today in Veracruz: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:01, giving 13h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Veracruz tonight?
The moon phase over Veracruz tonight is Waning Crescent with 32.4% illumination.
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.