🇧🇿 What Time Zone Is Belize In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC-06:00IANA: America/Belize
Belize time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Belize |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−6 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−6 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Belize and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 6 hours behind | 6 hours behind |
| London | 6 hours behind | 7 hours behind |
| New York | 1 hour behind | 2 hours behind |
| India (IST) | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 15 hours behind | 15 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Belize is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Belize time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Belize use?
Belize uses America/Belize. Its offset is UTC−6 in January and the same in July.
Does Belize observe daylight saving time?
No. Belize does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Belize stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Belize and New York?
In January Belize is 1 hour behind New York; in July it is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the time difference between Belize and India?
In January Belize is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.