Current local time in Chihuahua, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Chihuahua. Chihuahua is in the America/Chihuahua time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chihuahua |
| Population | about 751,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.64° N, 106.08° W |
| Time zone | America/Chihuahua |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chihuahua doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chihuahua at about 1:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 64 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chihuahua sits at 106.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Chihuahua time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chihuahua |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chihuahua |
|---|---|---|
| Delicias | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Hidalgo del Parral | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Juárez | 341 km (212 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| El Paso, United States | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Navajoa | 374 km (232 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mazatlán | 396 km (246 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ciudad Obregon | 399 km (248 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Gomez Palacio | 427 km (265 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chihuahua in?
Chihuahua is in the America/Chihuahua time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Chihuahua have daylight saving time?
Chihuahua doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chihuahua when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chihuahua's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 64 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).