Current time in Belize
Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC−6 · Capital: Belmopan
- Official name
- BZ
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Population
- 368,310
- Currency
- BZD
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +501
- Internet domain
- .bz
- ISO codes
- BZ, BLZ
- Continent
- North America
- Largest city
- Belmopan
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Belize
Belize, which is located in Central America, was once known as British Honduras but changed its name in 1973. Long before British colonization however, Belize was a part of the Mayan Empire. The capital of Belize is Belmopan, the official language is English (although many other regional languages are recognized) and the country has a population of just over 333,000. The currency used is the Belize dollar (BZD).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belize in?
Belize uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 at the moment.
How many time zones does Belize have?
Belize has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC−6 right now.
Does Belize observe daylight saving time?
No. Belize does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−6 all year round.
What time is it in Belmopan right now?
Belmopan, the capital of Belize, is on Central Standard Time (CST), UTC−6. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Belize and London?
Belize is currently 7 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Belize and New York?
Belize is currently 2 hours behind New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Belize?
Office hours in Belize (9:00–17:00 local time) are 16:00–00:00 in London and 11:00–19:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in North America are on the same time as Belize?
Right now these countries in North America share UTC−6: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua.
What is the dialling code for Belize?
The international dialling code for Belize is +501.