Central Standard Time
IANA identifier America/Merida, standard offset UTC-06:00.
- IANA identifier
- America/Merida
- Standard offset
- UTC-06:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC-06:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using America/Merida
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Central Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Central Standard Time is America/Merida. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for America/Merida?
The standard offset for America/Merida is UTC-06:00. This means local time is -06:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does America/Merida observe daylight saving time?
No. America/Merida stays at UTC-06:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as America/Merida. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use America/Merida?
America/Merida is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.