Current Time in Acapulco, Mexico

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Mexico_City

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

Mexico (MX)

Location Details

Coordinates

16.8531°, -99.8237°

Population

780K

Nearby Airports

• General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) — 26 km

Nearby Cities

• Guadalajara — Mexico
• Mexico City — Mexico
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Calgary — Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Acapulco in?

Acapulco is in the CST time zone (America/Mexico_City), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Acapulco observe Daylight Saving Time?

Acapulco uses the America/Mexico_City IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Acapulco?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Acapulco, Mexico. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Acapulco?

Acapulco has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Acapulco?

Acapulco is served by General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA).