Puerto Vallarta operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6 during winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is UTC-5 during summer. To find the current time in Puerto Vallarta, subtract 6 hours from UTC during winter months and 5 hours during summer months.

Yes, Puerto Vallarta and most of Mexico observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in early April and go back 1 hour to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in late October.

London (GMT/BST): Puerto Vallarta is 6 hours behind London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 7 hours behind when the UK is on BST (summer). During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), subtract 1 more hour from the difference.

New York (EST/EDT): Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind New York when NY is on EST (winter), and the same time when NY is on EDT (summer). During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), Puerto Vallarta is the same time as NY during EDT.

Tokyo (JST): Puerto Vallarta is 15 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Mexico's summer (when CDT is in effect), Puerto Vallarta is 14 hours behind Tokyo.

Mexico's major cities include Mexico City (the capital), Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Tijuana, León, and Cancún. Puerto Vallarta is a major beach resort destination on the Pacific coast.

Puerto Vallarta is a popular beach resort destination on Mexico's Pacific coast, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant Malecón (boardwalk), charming Old Town (Zona Romántica), excellent restaurants, art galleries, and as a major tourist destination. The city is also famous for its whale watching, water sports, and beautiful sunsets over Banderas Bay.