UTC−6 Time Zone
GMT−6 · 6 hours behind UTC
Time in UTC−6 now
2:57:24 AM
UTC−6 (also written GMT−6) is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. It is 2:57 AM there now. 9 countries and territories use it at the moment, under names such as Central Standard Time and Mountain Daylight Time.
Cities on UTC−6 right now
- Mexico CityMexico
- PueblaMexico
- Santiago de QuerétaroMexico
- GuadalajaraMexico
- CalgaryCanada
- MéridaMexico
- MonterreyMexico
- EdmontonCanada
- Guatemala CityGuatemala
- ManaguaNicaragua
- ChihuahuaMexico
- TegucigalpaHonduras
- San Pedro SulaHonduras
- MoreliaMexico
- DenverUnited States
- San Luis PotosíMexico
- AguascalientesMexico
- SaltilloMexico
- El PasoUnited States
- TuxtlaMexico
- AlbuquerqueUnited States
- San SalvadorEl Salvador
- San JoséCosta Rica
- BelmopanBelize
Countries: Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States
On UTC−6 for part of 2026
These places switch to UTC−6 during daylight saving time (or leave it for daylight saving time).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in UTC−6 now?
When this page was generated it was 2:57 AM on Thursday, 22 October 2026 in UTC−6; the clock at the top is live.
Is UTC−6 the same as GMT−6?
Yes. GMT−6 and UTC−6 mean the same offset; UTC is the modern name for the reference time.
Which countries are in UTC−6?
Right now: Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and United States.
What is the time difference between UTC−6 and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh (UTC+6) is 12 hours ahead of UTC−6.
Calculated from the IANA Time Zone Database for 839 cities. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.