Guadalajara uses America/Mexico_City — UTC-06:00 (CST) in standard time. It is located in Jalisco, Mexico. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Guadalajara's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Guadalajara uses UTC-06:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
This zone does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC-06:00 year-round.
The official IANA time zone name for Guadalajara is America/Mexico_City. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
No daylight saving transitions are scheduled for this zone.
Mexico City, Puebla, Querétaro, León
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN). Calling code: +52. Languages: Spanish.
Guadalajara ( GWAH-də-lə-HAR-ə, Spanish: [ɡwaðalaˈxaɾa] ) is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas.
Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region. It usually ranks among the 100 most productive and globally competitive cities in the world.
It is home to numerous landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, the Templo Expiatorio, the UNESCO World Heritage site Hospicio Cabañas, and the San Juan de Dios Market—the largest indoor market in Latin America.
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Guadalajara. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
1,385,629 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Jalisco, Mexico.
America/Mexico_City · UTC-06:00 (CST).
No daylight saving time.
Mexican Peso (MXN) · +52.
León, Querétaro, Mexico City
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) about 17.6 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 28.8°C and lows 14.6°C. Warmest month: May (average high 36.5°C); coolest month: January (average low 10.4°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Guadalajara has the third-largest economy and industrial infrastructure in Mexico and contributes 37% of the state of Jalisco's total gross production. Its economic base is strong and well-diversified, mainly based on commerce and services, although the manufacturing sector plays a defining role. Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Jalisco · IANA zone: America/Mexico_City · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Guadalajara and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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