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Lázaro Cárdenas, Tabasco, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

Saturday, 25 July 2026
10:38:58 CDT
State: Tabasco
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 905
District: Centla

✈️ Lázaro Cárdenas, Tabasco, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lázaro Cárdenas, Tabasco, Mexico using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Lázaro Cárdenas.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Lázaro Cárdenas with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Lázaro Cárdenas — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes Lázaro Cárdenas, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Mexico before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Mexico's time zone -08:00 to -06:00, country calling code +52 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MX. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Lázaro Cárdenas.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-08:00 to -06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+52
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MX

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Mexico — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Lázaro Cárdenas. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Lázaro Cárdenas.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Mexico At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Mexico — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.758
High
👤
Life Expectancy
75.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$14,186
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.7%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Mexico development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Lázaro Cárdenas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Lázaro Cárdenas
International Airport • VSA
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport
Villahermosa, MX
49
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Lázaro Cárdenas's exact coordinates, or Villahermosa's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Lázaro Cárdenas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lázaro Cárdenas to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Los Angeles (United States)3,049 km1,894 mi~ 4h 20m
New York (United States)3,069 km1,907 mi~ 4h 22m
Toronto (Canada)3,081 km1,914 mi~ 4h 22m
London (United Kingdom)8,607 km5,348 mi~ 10h 53m
Paris (France)8,854 km5,502 mi~ 11h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,418 km7,095 mi~ 14h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)11,841 km7,358 mi~ 14h 41m
Sydney (Australia)13,486 km8,380 mi~ 16h 37m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,070 km8,743 mi~ 17h 18m
Singapore (Singapore)17,152 km10,658 mi~ 20h 56m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico is set to Central Daylight Time (CDT) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Lázaro Cárdenas requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from April 05 (02:00) to October 25 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time10:38 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Lázaro Cárdenas to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:38 AM on Saturday in Lázaro Cárdenas. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Lázaro Cárdenas right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Lázaro Cárdenas
New York (United States)Sat, 11:38 AM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:38 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:38 AM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:38 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 5:38 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:38 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:38 PM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:38 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:38 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:38 AM18h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Lázaro Cárdenas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lázaro Cárdenas is the Mexican peso (MXN), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 17.48
MXN
€ 1 Euro
$ 19.89
MXN
£ 1 British Pound
$ 23.29
MXN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 12.20
MXN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 12.40
MXN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Lázaro Cárdenas

Knowing which languages are used in Lázaro Cárdenas helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Lázaro Cárdenas. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Adolfo López Mateos (Tabasco, Mexico)1 mi1 kmENE
⬆️
Ignacio Zaragoza (Tabasco, Mexico)1 mi1 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
San Juan (Tabasco, Mexico)1 mi2 kmWSW
⬆️
Carlos A. Madrazo (Tabasco, Mexico)1 mi2 kmNW
⬆️
Jalapita (Tabasco, Mexico)2 mi4 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Lázaro Cárdenas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lázaro Cárdenas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 525 km away. Straight-line distances from Lázaro Cárdenas to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico525 km326 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,164 km2,587 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,095 km4,409 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,863 km6,129 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,281 km7,631 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,825 km7,969 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,854 km9,230 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Lázaro Cárdenas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tabasco and Mexico. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Tabasco Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Tabasco, including major hub cities.
✈️ Mexico Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Mexico.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico runs at 127V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Lázaro Cárdenas and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Lázaro Cárdenas.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage127 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Lázaro Cárdenas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Lázaro Cárdenas

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Lázaro Cárdenas. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Lázaro Cárdenas — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cárdenas keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Mexico. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Lázaro Cárdenas

The closest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas is Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA), about 49 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Lázaro Cárdenas From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Lázaro Cárdenas needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Lázaro Cárdenas gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cárdenas rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Lázaro Cárdenas — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Lázaro Cárdenas

ℹ️ Lázaro Cárdenas OverviewSee the full profile of Lázaro Cárdenas — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Lázaro Cárdenas MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Lázaro Cárdenas for distance and direction.
💰 Lázaro Cárdenas CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lázaro Cárdenas

What side of the road do people drive on in Lázaro Cárdenas?

Lázaro Cárdenas, like the rest of Mexico, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Lázaro Cárdenas use?

Lázaro Cárdenas runs on 127V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Lázaro Cárdenas?

In Lázaro Cárdenas, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas?

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) is the nearest airport to Lázaro Cárdenas, about 49 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Lázaro Cárdenas in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Lázaro Cárdenas runs on Central Daylight Time (UTC -08:00 to -06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Lázaro Cárdenas?

Lázaro Cárdenas shares the official and regional languages of Tabasco and Mexico — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Lázaro Cárdenas?

No — Lázaro Cárdenas uses the Mexican peso (MXN), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Lázaro Cárdenas currency page for live rates.