Current Date And Time In La Candelaria, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:23:51 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,955
District: San Cristobal De Casas
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Candelaria, a city in Chiapas, Mexico in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Candelaria — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Candelaria | |
| District / County | San Cristobal De Casas | |
| State | Chiapas | |
| Country | Mexico | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,955 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Chiapas | #235 of 1421 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mexican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MXN | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +52 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mx | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,408 | |
| In Feet | 7,901 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 16.74 | |
| Longitude | -92.52 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.743° N 92.522° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 44' 34" N 92° 31' 18" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 44.57' N 92° 31.29' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Chiapas Capital | 62 km West of Tuxtla Gutiérrez | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Unión, Guatemala (121 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -05:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Mexico_City |
La Candelaria is a city situated in Chiapas, Mexico, within North America. It falls under San Cristobal De Casas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Candelaria as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Chiapas
The latitude and longitude of La Candelaria pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,408 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Candelaria on the map
La Candelaria runs on UTC -08:00 to -06:00, shifting to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in La Candelaria run on Mexican Peso (MXN), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › La Candelaria exchange rates
To ring a number in La Candelaria from outside Mexico, dial +52 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into La Candelaria and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Candelaria ranks #235 of 1421 cities in Chiapas. It lies about 62 km West of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chiapas market. › Cities near La Candelaria
La Candelaria has a recorded population of approximately 1,955 people. That places it #235 of 1421 cities with population data in Chiapas. Browse more cities in Chiapas for comparison.
La Candelaria keeps UTC -08:00 to -06:00, moving to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:52 AM and sets around 07:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Candelaria price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Candelaria currency page.
La Candelaria is about 62 km West of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas. See cities near La Candelaria for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Candelaria lands you closest to Unión, Guatemala, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Candelaria sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
