Current Time in Guadalajara
Mexico · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)
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America/Mexico_City
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-6:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Mexico_City |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million |
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About Guadalajara Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city and capital of Jalisco state, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer — the same timezone as Mexico City. Guadalajara is the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila.
Key fact: Guadalajara is in the same timezone as Mexico City and Chicago (CST) in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Guadalajara with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Guadalajara Time
What time is it in Guadalajara right now? +
The current time in Guadalajara, Mexico is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Guadalajara is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).
What timezone is Guadalajara in? +
Guadalajara is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Mexico_City. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.Does Guadalajara observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Guadalajara observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.
What is the UTC offset for Guadalajara? +
Guadalajara's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Guadalajara and London? +
Guadalajara (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Guadalajara is in the same timezone as Mexico City and Chicago (CST) in winter.
How do I convert Guadalajara time to UTC? +
To convert Guadalajara time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Guadalajara and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Guadalajara in? +
Guadalajara is located in North America. It is the 1.5 million population city in Mexico.
What is the IANA timezone name for Guadalajara? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Guadalajara is
America/Mexico_City. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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