What time zone is Santa Elena in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Santa Elena right now?

Santa Elena is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Santa Elena, Cayo District, Belize

5:08:28 AM

05:08:28

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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

America/Belize

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Time zone details

Santa Elena does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Elena

Sunrise5:44 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset6:00 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish
Dialing code: +501
Population: 8,587
Elevation: Approximately 94 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 17° 09' N / 89° 03' W

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Clock changes in Santa Elena

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 17 min57 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:22 AM – 6:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:56 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:31 AM – 7:13 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:44 AM (east, 85.5°)
Sunset: 6:00 PM (west, 274.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 17 min57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (76.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:22 AM – 6:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:31 AM – 7:13 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:59 AM (east, 96.2°)
Moonset: 7:02 PM (west, 260.7°)
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
Saturday, September 12	5:44 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 17 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:44 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 16 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:44 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 15 min	58 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:44 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 14 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:44 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 13 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:44 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 12 min	58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:44 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 11 min	57 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 Elena in?: Santa Elena currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Belize.
When is the next clock change in Santa Elena?: No clock changes are scheduled for Santa Elena in the next 12 months
Does Santa Elena observe daylight saving time?: Santa Elena does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Santa Elena right now?: Santa Elena is currently UTC−06:00