Geographic position of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 27.8006° N, 97.3964° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,095 km (1,923 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,924 km (4,302 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,114 km (8,149 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,591 km (5,960 mi) west
Corpus Christi lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Corpus Christi
With a population of 316,239, Corpus Christi ranks as the 68th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP / KCRP) is a regional airport serving Corpus Christi directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:38:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Corpus Christi
Business hours in Corpus Christi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Corpus Christi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Corpus Christi in?
Corpus Christi follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Corpus Christi at UTC-5.
What time is it in Corpus Christi right now?
The current local time in Corpus Christi is 06:38:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Corpus Christi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Corpus Christi is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) is the airport serving Corpus Christi. The current local time at the airport is 06:38:23.
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