Current local time in Culiacan, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Culiacan. Culiacan is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Sinaloa |
| Population | about 696,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.83° N, 107.38° W |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Culiacan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Culiacan at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Culiacan sits at 107.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Culiacan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Culiacan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Culiacan |
|---|---|---|
| Los Mochis | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Mazatlan | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Durango | 288 km (179 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Hidalgo del Parral | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| La Paz | 307 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Navajoa | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Obregon | 388 km (241 mi) | same time |
| Gomez Palacio | 399 km (248 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Culiacan in?
Culiacan is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Culiacan have daylight saving time?
Culiacan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Culiacan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Culiacan's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 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).