What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

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

Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Hecelchakán, Campeche, Mexico

10:23:24 PM

22:23:24

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

America/Merida

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise5:55 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset5:35 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Mexico
Administrative area: Campeche
District: Hecelchakán
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +52
Population: 1,118
Elevation: Approximately 9 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 20° 12' N / 90° 07' W

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 40 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 5:58 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:42 AM – 6:49 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:55 AM (east, 99.3°)
Sunset: 5:35 PM (west, 260.5°)
Day length: 11 hr 40 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (60.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 5:58 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:42 AM – 6:49 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:13 AM (southeast, 119.7°)
Moonset: 10:07 PM (southwest, 240.9°)
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	5:55 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 40 min	1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:56 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 39 min	1 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:56 AM	5:34 PM	11 hr 38 min	1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:56 AM	5:33 PM	11 hr 37 min	1 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:57 AM	5:32 PM	11 hr 36 min	1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:57 AM	5:32 PM	11 hr 35 min	1 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:57 AM	5:31 PM	11 hr 34 min	1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Mexico

Mon, Nov 16, 2026Revolution Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's 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/Merida.
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