Time now in Belize

UTC-06:00 • America/Belize (CST)

Your device clock is 17ms behind of the detected local time (America/Belize, UTC-06:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

08:19:59
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, week 12

Time in Belize now

Belize has one official time zone: CST (UTC-06:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Belize is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Belize?

Official time in Belize is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Belize

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Belize UTC-06:00 Belize City, Belize, San Pedro, Belize, Orange Walk

List of time zones used in Belize (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Belize UTC-06:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Belize

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Belize depends on the region.

  • Belize City, Belize: 2 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Belize use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Belize observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Belize

  • 1983-02-11 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Belize was on 1983-02-11 at 23:00 (local time) (zone America/Belize): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CDT to CST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Belize?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-6:00 and UTC-6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Belize have?
Belize has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Belize use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Belize observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Belize time

To convert Belize time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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