Current Time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. Puerto Vallarta does not observe daylight saving time.
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America/Mexico_City
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Time zone of Puerto Vallarta
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Mexico_City |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Puerto Vallarta and other cities
Daylight saving time in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−6 all year, so conversions never shift.
Puerto Vallarta time FAQ
What time is it in Puerto Vallarta right now?
Puerto Vallarta is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Puerto Vallarta, updated every second.
What time zone is Puerto Vallarta in?
Puerto Vallarta is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Mexico_City.
Does Puerto Vallarta observe daylight saving time?
No. Puerto Vallarta stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Puerto Vallarta and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
Other cities in Mexico
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.