Time in Belize
Capital · Belmopan
Time zone in Belize
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Belize Central Standard Time |
UTC-06:00 | No | Belmopan |
About Belize
| Capital: | Belmopan |
|---|---|
| Region: | Americas · Central America |
| Population: | 417,634 |
| Currency: | Belize dollar (BZD, $) |
| Calling code: | +501 |
| Languages: | Belizean Creole, English, Spanish |
| ISO codes: | BZ / BLZ |
| Internet domain: | .bz |
Cities in Belize
Public holidays in Belize 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 15 Jan — George Price Day
- 9 Mar — National Heroes and Benefactor Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 4 Apr — Easter Saturday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 1 Aug — Emancipation Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Belize
How many time zones does Belize have?
Belize uses one time zone: Central Standard Time (America/Belize, currently UTC-06:00).
Does Belize use daylight saving time?
No. None of Belize’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Belmopan, the capital of Belize?
See the live clock on the Belmopan time page. Belmopan uses America/Belize.