Current local time in Mazatlan, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Mazatlan. Mazatlan is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Sinaloa |
| Population | about 361,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.22° N, 106.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mazatlan 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 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:54 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:42 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mazatlan at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mazatlan sits at 106.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Mazatlan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mazatlan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mazatlan |
|---|---|---|
| Durango | 200 km (124 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Culiacan | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Tepic | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Vallarta | 308 km (191 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Fresnillo | 364 km (226 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Los Mochis | 387 km (240 mi) | same time |
| Gomez Palacio | 395 km (245 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Zacatecas | 396 km (246 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 Mazatlan in?
Mazatlan is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Mazatlan have daylight saving time?
Mazatlan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mazatlan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mazatlan's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 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).