Current Time in El Control, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico

11:03:36 PM

23:03:36

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

America/Matamoros

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Time zone details

El Control is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in El Control

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset5:42 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Mexico
Administrative area
Tamaulipas
District
Matamoros
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)

Practical

Country languages
Spanish
Dialing code
+52
Population
3,136
Elevation
Approximately 19 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
25° 57' N / 97° 48' W
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Clock changes in El Control

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 54 min1 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 54 min1 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(45.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 54 min1 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min59 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for El Control

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Upcoming national public holidays in Mexico

  1. Revolution Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is El Control in?
El Control uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Matamoros.
When is the next clock change in El Control?
Clocks in El Control move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does El Control observe daylight saving time?
Yes. El Control observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of El Control?
El Control is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer