Current local time in Tucson, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Tucson. Tucson is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Arizona |
| Population | about 671,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.20° N, 110.89° W |
| Time zone | America/Phoenix |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tucson 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tucson at about 12:32 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tucson sits at 110.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Tucson time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Phoenix | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Glendale | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | 345 km (215 mi) | same time |
| Mazatlán, Mexico | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| El Paso | 416 km (258 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 419 km (260 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Mexicali, Mexico | 434 km (269 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 Tucson in?
Tucson is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Tucson have daylight saving time?
Tucson doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tucson when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tucson's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 24 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).