Current Time in Guadalajara, Mexico
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
México
Dialling: +52
City Details
Guadalajara
Lat: 20.6597° N
Long: 103.3496° W
Population: 1,460,148
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
CST
Public Holidays
Independence Day
Sep 16in 125dRevolution Day
Nov 16in 186dChristmas Day
Dec 25in 225d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city and the capital of Jalisco, with 1.5 million in the city and 5.3 million in the metro area. Known as the birthplace of mariachi music, tequila (the agave fields of nearby Tequila are UNESCO-listed), and charreada (Mexican rodeo), it is also called the 'Silicon Valley of Mexico' — home to major tech campuses of Intel, IBM, Oracle, and HP. The historic centre has some of Mexico's finest colonial architecture.
Administrative Region
Jalisco
MX-JAL
Local Currency
$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.mx
- ISO CodeMX-JAL
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Guadalajara was founded on 14 February 1542 after several failed attempts at earlier sites. The city flourished as the colonial capital of New Galicia, the western region of New Spain. During the Mexican War of Independence, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued his famous decree abolishing slavery in Guadalajara in 1810. The city grew rapidly in the 20th century as migration from rural Jalisco and the rest of western Mexico swelled its population. The 1990s tech boom made it Mexico's most important technology and outsourcing hub.
🗣️ Languages
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Guadalajara Historic Centre — Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, four plazas
- /Mercado San Juan de Dios — largest indoor market in Latin America
- /Tlaquepaque — artisan town with galleries and restaurants
- /Tequila town and the blue agave UNESCO landscape (1h drive)
- /Hospicio Cabañas — UNESCO, José Clemente Orozco murals
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Guadalajara light rail (Tren Ligero) and bus rapid transit (BRT) cover the main areas. The Cathedral and the surrounding four plazas are the architectural centrepiece. The Mercado San Juan de Dios is the largest indoor market in Latin America. A day trip to Tlaquepaque (20 min) for artisanal crafts and restaurants is essential. The 60km drive to Tequila town passes through the UNESCO blue agave landscape — distillery tours are memorable.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Situated in the Atemajac Valley, a broad highland basin of the Sierra Madre Occidental at approximately 1,560m elevation. The valley is ringed by volcanic hills and ridges. The Santiago River (Río Grande de Santiago) drains the valley to the west. Lake Chapala — Mexico's largest natural lake at 80km long — is 50km south. The high elevation moderates the subtropical climate, giving Guadalajara one of Mexico's most comfortable year-round temperatures.
Climate Stats
Subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb) — distinct wet and dry seasons
Avg Summer
27°C
Avg Winter
14°C
Annual Rainfall
971 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Guadalajara
What timezone is Guadalajara in?↓
Guadalajara is in the America/Mexico_City time zone (America/Mexico_City), currently UTCCST.
Does Mexico observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Mexico does not observe daylight saving time. Guadalajara stays on CST/CDT (UTCCST) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is CST/CDT?↓
CST/CDT stands for America/Mexico_City. It is UTCCST and is the standard time used in Mexico.
What is the time difference between Guadalajara and New York?↓
Guadalajara is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Guadalajara?↓
The time displayed for Guadalajara is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCCST mean for Guadalajara?↓
UTCCST means Guadalajara is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Guadalajara?↓
Standard business hours in Guadalajara are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST/CDT (UTCCST). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Mexico national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Guadalajara and London?↓
Guadalajara is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.