What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Belize.

Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

No. Santa Cruz uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Southern District, Belize

7:09:10 AM

07:09:10

Friday, October 16, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Belize

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise5:46 AMSolar noon11:39 AMSunset5:31 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Belize
Administrative area: Southern District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Belize Dollar (BZD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish
Dialing code: +501
Population: 3,008
Elevation: Approximately 37 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 16° 41' N / 88° 25' W

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Solar noon: 11:39 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 45 min54 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:24 AM – 5:53 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:59 AM – 6:18 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:34 AM – 6:43 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:46 AM (east, 99.1°)
Sunset: 5:31 PM (west, 260.7°)
Day length: 11 hr 45 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:39 AM (64.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 5:53 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 6:18 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 6:43 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:58 AM (southeast, 119.0°)
Moonset: 10:08 PM (southwest, 241.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	5:46 AM	5:31 PM	11 hr 45 min	54 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:46 AM	5:30 PM	11 hr 44 min	53 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:47 AM	5:30 PM	11 hr 43 min	53 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:47 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 42 min	53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:47 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 41 min	53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:47 AM	5:28 PM	11 hr 41 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:48 AM	5:27 PM	11 hr 40 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Belize

Thu, Nov 19, 2026Garifuna Settlement Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Belize.
When is the next clock change in Santa Cruz?: No clock changes are scheduled for Santa Cruz in the next 12 months
Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?: No. Santa Cruz uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?: Santa Cruz is UTC−6 all year