Geographic position of Monterrey
Monterrey is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.6844° N, 100.3172° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,859 km (1,776 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,160 km (4,449 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,878 km (8,002 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,064 km (6,253 mi) west
Monterrey 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 Monterrey
With a population of 1,135,512, Monterrey ranks as the 13th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Monterrey
Monterrey International Airport (MTY / MMMY) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Monterrey.
Current local time at the airport is 09:57:33.
Daylight saving time in Monterrey
Monterrey uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Monterrey. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Monterrey does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Monterrey
Business hours in Monterrey (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Monterrey
Compare time in Monterrey with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Monterrey in?
Monterrey follows the America/Monterrey time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Monterrey at UTC-6.
What time is it in Monterrey right now?
The current local time in Monterrey is 09:57:33 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Monterrey observe daylight saving time?
No. Monterrey is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Monterrey?
Monterrey is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Monterrey?
Monterrey International Airport (MTY) is the nearest airport to Monterrey, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:57:33.
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