What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Belize.

What is the UTC offset in Santa Cruz right now?

Santa Cruz is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Southern District, Belize

1:24:51 AM

01:24:51

Monday, September 14, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Belize

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise5:41 AMSolar noon11:49 AMSunset5:56 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Belize
Administrative area: Southern District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Belize Dollar (BZD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish
Dialing code: +501
Population: 3,008
Elevation: Approximately 37 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 16° 41' N / 88° 25' W

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Solar noon: 11:49 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 14 min56 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:20 AM – 6:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:54 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:29 AM – 7:08 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination14%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:41 AM (east, 86.3°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 273.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 14 min56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:49 AM (76.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:20 AM – 6:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:29 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:42 AM (east, 108.2°)
Moonset: 8:17 PM (west, 249.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, September 14	5:41 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 14 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:41 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 14 min	55 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:42 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 13 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:42 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 12 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:42 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 11 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:42 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 10 min	55 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:42 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 09 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Belize

Mon, Sep 21, 2026Independence Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous People’s Resistance Day
Thu, Nov 19, 2026Garifuna Settlement Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Belize.
When is the next clock change in Santa Cruz?: No clock changes are scheduled for Santa Cruz in the next 12 months
Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?: Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Santa Cruz right now?: Santa Cruz is currently UTC−06:00