Current local time in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Ciudad Juárez. Ciudad Juárez is in the America/Ojinaga time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chihuahua |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 31.69° N, 106.49° W |
| Time zone | America/Ojinaga |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Ciudad Juárez uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 8:09 AM | 8:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:01 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 7:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 8:01 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ciudad Juárez at about 1:15 PM in mid-January, and about 2:11 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 66 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ciudad Juárez sits at 106.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Ciudad Juárez time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ciudad Juárez |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ciudad Juárez |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, United States | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Chihuahua | 341 km (212 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Albuquerque, United States | 380 km (236 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Delicias | 400 km (248 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tucson, United States | 419 km (260 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Mazatlán | 459 km (285 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Lubbock, United States | 480 km (298 mi) | same time |
| Hermosillo | 516 km (321 mi) | 2 hours behind |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ciudad Juárez in?
Ciudad Juárez is in the America/Ojinaga time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Ciudad Juárez have daylight saving time?
Ciudad Juárez uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Ciudad Juárez when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ciudad Juárez's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 66 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).