What time zone is Puerto Vallarta in?

Puerto Vallarta is in the Central Standard Time timezone, abbreviated CST, with a UTC offset of UTC-6.

What is the UTC offset for Puerto Vallarta?

The UTC offset for Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6 (CST).

Does Puerto Vallarta observe Daylight Saving Time?

Puerto Vallarta does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time. The CST offset (UTC-6) stays constant all year.

What is the current local time in Puerto Vallarta?

The current local time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico can be seen live on this page. The city is in the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6).

How do I convert Puerto Vallarta time to other time zones?

Use the WorldTimePage Timezone Converter at https://worldtimepage.com/convert. Enter Puerto Vallarta (CST, UTC-6) as the source timezone and select your destination city or timezone.

Are Puerto Vallarta and Tepic on the same time?

Yes — both Puerto Vallarta and Tepic are in Mexico and share the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6). They follow the exact same local time, including any daylight saving transitions.

How many people live in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta has a population of approximately 276,000. It is located in Mexico (Jalisco) and observes the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6).

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Current Time in Puerto Vallarta

Q: What time is it in Puerto Vallarta right now?

The current local time in Puerto Vallarta is displayed live at the top of this page. Puerto Vallarta observes the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6).

Jalisco, Mexico

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12:19:09

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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See the exact local time in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The live clock above updates every second.Puerto Vallarta follows Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.

Current Local Time in Puerto Vallarta

What Time Is It in Puerto Vallarta Right Now?

The current local time in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico is 12:19:09 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Puerto Vallarta observes the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6). The city is currently on standard CST time.

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Puerto Vallarta Time Zone Information

UTC offset, DST status, and Puerto Vallarta timezone details

Timezone: Central Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC-6
IANA Identifier: America/Bahia_Banderas

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed / not active
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Region / State: Jalisco

Puerto Vallarta maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC-6 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.

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