Current local time in La Paz, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in La Paz. La Paz is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California Sur |
| Population | about 181,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.14° N, 110.32° W |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
La Paz 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 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:00 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over La Paz at about 12:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because La Paz sits at 110.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
La Paz time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with La Paz |
|---|---|---|
| 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 La Paz |
|---|---|---|
| Los Mochis | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Culiacan | 307 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Navajoa | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Obregon | 372 km (231 mi) | same time |
| Mazatlan | 410 km (255 mi) | same time |
| Mazatlán | 543 km (337 mi) | same time |
| Hermosillo | 555 km (345 mi) | same time |
| Hidalgo del Parral | 561 km (348 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
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
Questions people ask
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does La Paz have daylight saving time?
La Paz doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in La Paz when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. La Paz's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 21 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).