What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

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

Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Santa Cruz, El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico

3:49:47 AM

03:49:47

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

America/Mexico_City

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon12:25 PMSunset6:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Mexico
Administrative area: Querétaro
District: El Marqués
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +52
Population: 3,902
Elevation: Approximately 1,970 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 20° 42' N / 100° 18' 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: 6:41 AM
Solar noon: 12:25 PM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 28 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:18 AM – 6:31 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:52 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:26 AM – 7:23 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:41 AM (east, 103.1°)
Sunset: 6:08 PM (west, 256.7°)
Day length: 11 hr 28 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:25 PM (56.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:18 AM – 6:31 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:52 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:26 AM – 7:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:31 PM (east, 67.5°)
Moonset: 7:06 AM (west, 290.0°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	6:41 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 28 min	1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:41 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 26 min	1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:42 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 25 min	1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:42 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 24 min	1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:43 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 23 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:43 AM	6:05 PM	11 hr 22 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:44 AM	6:05 PM	11 hr 21 min	1 min 1 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/Mexico_City.
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