What time zone is Matamoros in?

Matamoros is in the Central Daylight Time timezone, abbreviated CDT, with a UTC offset of UTC-5. Daylight Saving Time is currently active.

What is the UTC offset for Matamoros?

The UTC offset for Matamoros is UTC-5 (CDT). During DST the offset shifts by +1 hour.

Does Matamoros observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Matamoros currently observes Daylight Saving Time — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard CDT time.

What is the current local time in Matamoros?

The current local time in Matamoros, Mexico can be seen live on this page. The city is in the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

How do I convert Matamoros time to other time zones?

Use the WorldTimePage Timezone Converter at https://worldtimepage.com/convert. Enter Matamoros (CDT, UTC-5) as the source timezone and select your destination city or timezone.

Are Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo on the same time?

Yes — both Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo are in Mexico and share the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). They follow the exact same local time, including any daylight saving transitions.

How many people live in Matamoros?

Matamoros has a population of approximately 520,000. It is located in Mexico (Tamaulipas) and observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

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Current Time in Matamoros

Q: What time is it in Matamoros right now?

The current local time in Matamoros is displayed live at the top of this page. Matamoros observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

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See the exact local time in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The live clock above updates every second.Matamoros follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.

Current Local Time in Matamoros

What Time Is It in Matamoros Right Now?

The current local time in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico is 12:45:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Matamoros observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.

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Matamoros Time Zone Information

UTC offset, DST status, and Matamoros timezone details

Timezone: Central Daylight Time
UTC Offset: UTC-5
IANA Identifier: America/Matamoros

Daylight Saving Time: Currently active (+1h)
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Region / State: Tamaulipas

Matamoros is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.

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