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San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:10:49 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 215,874
District: San Cristobal De Casas

🌎 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about San Cristóbal de las Casas, 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSan Cristóbal de las Casas
District / CountySan Cristobal De Casas
StateChiapas
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population215,874
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Chiapas#3 of 1421 cities with population data
Currency
NameMexican Peso
Code ISO-4217MXN
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+52
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mx
Elevation
In Meter2,183
In Feet7,162
GPS Coordinates
Latitude16.73
Longitude-92.64
Decimal Degrees (DD)16.73° N 92.638° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)16° 43' 48" N 92° 38' 18" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)16° 43.8' N 92° 38.3' W
Location Context
Distance to Chiapas Capital50 km West of Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Nearest City in Another CountryUnión, Guatemala (129 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 Length12h 45m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code29200–29299
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Merida
Founded / Incorporated1528-04-10

San Cristóbal de las Casas – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

San Cristóbal de las Casas 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas as a District Headquarters. 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of San Cristóbal de las Casas

The latitude and longitude of San Cristóbal de las Casas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,183 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open San Cristóbal de las Casas on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in San Cristóbal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas 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

💰 Currency Used in San Cristóbal de las Casas

Payments and pricing in San Cristóbal de las Casas 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. › San Cristóbal de las Casas exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for San Cristóbal de las Casas

To ring a number in San Cristóbal de las Casas 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 San Cristóbal de las Casas's Standing Within Chiapas

By recorded population, San Cristóbal de las Casas ranks #3 of 1421 cities in Chiapas. It lies about 50 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas

📊 How This San Cristóbal de las Casas Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of San Cristóbal de las Casas into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San Cristóbal de las Casas

👥 What is the population of San Cristóbal de las Casas?

San Cristóbal de las Casas has a recorded population of approximately 215,874 people. That places it #3 of 1421 cities with population data in Chiapas. Browse more cities in Chiapas for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is San Cristóbal de las Casas in?

San Cristóbal de las Casas sits within San Cristobal De Casas, is part of Chiapas in Mexico. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is San Cristóbal de las Casas in?

San Cristóbal de las Casas 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.

💰 What currency is used in San Cristóbal de las Casas?

Businesses and shops in San Cristóbal de las Casas price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our San Cristóbal de las Casas currency page.

📍 How far is San Cristóbal de las Casas from the state capital?

San Cristóbal de las Casas is about 50 km West of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas. See cities near San Cristóbal de las Casas for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from San Cristóbal de las Casas lands you closest to Unión, Guatemala, about 129 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close San Cristóbal de las Casas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.