Belize operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). Belize does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
All of Belize follows the same timezone. The capital Belmopan, the largest city Belize City, and popular destinations like San Pedro and Placencia all observe Central Standard Time. Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America.
Belize is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The country also contains the Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole over 300 meters across and 125 meters deep. Belize was formerly known as British Honduras until 1973.