Standard TimeCST |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Belize |
Punta Gorda time compared to Beijing time (China) |
14 hours ahead |
Punta Gorda, Belize: Multicultural Gateway to the Southern Caribbean
Punta Gorda, the capital of the Toledo District in southern Belize, is located on the Caribbean coast and borders Guatemala, making it an important port city and multicultural crossroads for the country. Named after a "sweet spot" (Punta Gorda means "sweet corner" in Spanish), the city retains strong traces of Creole, Mayan, Caribbean and Middle Eastern cultures. The city retains strong traces of Creole, Mayan, Caribbean and Middle Eastern cultures, with a multilingual population and distinctive traditional festivals such as the Lobster Festival and the Cocoa Festival. As Belize's "Gateway to the South," Punta Gorda is surrounded by pristine rainforests, Mayan ruins (such as Lubantuun), and the world's second-largest coral reef system, making it an ideal destination for ecotourism and adventure enthusiasts. Its fisheries and agriculture (especially cacao and bananas) are also the backbone of its economy, and in recent years it has been attracting international attention for its unique cultural attractions and natural landscapes.
Punta Gorda Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
06:15
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Sunset Time
18:01
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