Current local time in Tepic, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Tepic. Tepic is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Nayarit |
| Population | about 300,000 |
| Coordinates | 21.51° N, 104.88° W |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tepic 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 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tepic at about 12:08 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Tepic sits at 104.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Tepic time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tepic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tepic |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta | 100 km (62 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Guadalajara | 186 km (115 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mazatlan | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Aguascalientes | 271 km (168 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Zacatecas | 275 km (171 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Fresnillo | 278 km (173 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Colima | 280 km (174 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Durango | 282 km (175 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 Tepic in?
Tepic is in the America/Mazatlan time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Tepic have daylight saving time?
Tepic doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tepic when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tepic's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 0 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).