Current local time in Mesa, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Mesa. Mesa is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Arizona |
| Population | about 762,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.42° N, 111.74° W |
| Time zone | America/Phoenix |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mesa 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 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mesa at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mesa sits at 111.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Mesa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 34 km (21 mi) | same time |
| Glendale | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Tucson | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Mexicali, Mexico | 359 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Las Vegas | 444 km (276 mi) | same time |
| Palm Springs | 446 km (277 mi) | same time |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | 487 km (302 mi) | same time |
| Ensenada, Mexico | 489 km (304 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mesa in?
Mesa is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Mesa have daylight saving time?
Mesa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mesa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mesa's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 27 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).