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Colima, Mexico

Colima uses Central Standard Time, UTC−6, throughout the year. The state does not make seasonal clock changes, while sunrise varies by date and by location between the coast and the higher inland terrain.

Manzanillo, Mexico

Friday, 4 September 2026

UTC−6 · America/Mexico_City

Time and sun data for Manzanillo — the largest city of Colima

The sun in Manzanillo

Sunrise 06:44 Solar noon 12:58 Sunset 19:11 Daylight 12 h 27 min Night 11 h 33 min Civil twilight 06:22 – 19:33

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Current time in Colima, Mexico

The same civil time applies in Colima City, Villa de Álvarez, Manzanillo, Tecomán, and the state’s other municipalities. Since clocks remain on UTC−6, local scheduling does not require a spring or autumn adjustment.

That consistency does not guarantee that another Mexican destination shares the same hour. Mexico contains several time zones, and special seasonal rules remain in parts of the northern border. For an interstate journey or remote meeting, compare named cities rather than relying on the country name.

Colima keeps its clock simple; the volcano, coastline, and clouds handle the dramatic timing.

Urban centers from capital to port

Colima City is the state capital, and neighboring Villa de Álvarez forms part of the same urban area. Manzanillo is the principal coastal city and an important port. Tecomán is another prominent population center in the lower, warmer part of the state.

Select Colima City when an event is in the capital. Choose Manzanillo for port, beach, and maritime arrangements. Use Villa de Álvarez as its own municipality despite its closeness to the capital. Record UTC−6 when a timetable will be read internationally.

The word “Colima” can refer to the state or its capital, so a booking should identify which one is meant. This removes ambiguity even though the clock time is currently the same throughout the state.

Sunrise between the Pacific and the uplands

Manzanillo and Colima City do not have identical sunrise times. They occupy different coordinates and landscapes, and the apparent sunrise moves through the seasons. A daily result must therefore be tied to a location and date.

On the coast, an open sea horizon may offer a broad view, although sunrise occurs toward the eastern side of the sky rather than over the Pacific horizon. Inland, mountains and the Colima volcanic complex can block direct rays after the calculated sunrise. The official calculation and the first sunlight visible from a particular street or valley may consequently differ.

Morning light begins before the listed sunrise during civil twilight. This interval can matter for walkers, port activity, road travel, and photography. Clouds can dim it, while elevated viewpoints may receive direct light earlier than nearby low ground. For practical planning, combine a local solar table with terrain and weather conditions.

Questions and answers
Does Colima observe daylight saving time?
No. Colima remains on UTC−6 throughout the year.
Are Manzanillo and Colima City in the same time zone?
Yes. Both use the same civil time, although their sunrise moments are not identical.
Why might the Sun appear after the published sunrise?
The calculated event assumes a standard horizon. Mountains, buildings, cloud, and the observer’s elevation can delay visible direct sunlight.

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