Chihuahua runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chihuahua and your time
Chihuahua at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Chihuahua |
| Time zone | America/Chihuahua |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 28.64° N, 106.09° W |
Chihuahua time zone and clock changes
Chihuahua follows the America/Chihuahua time zone and stays on UTC−6 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although Mexico has 4 different offsets, Chihuahua keeps the same time as Mexico City.
Clock changes in Chihuahua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chihuahua for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chihuahua is
When it is 9:00 AM in Chihuahua, it is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Because Chihuahua keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Chihuahua
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Chihuahua is at 6:06 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 8:06 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Chihuahua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chihuahua
Chihuahua sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Chihuahua
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chihuahua.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicias | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuauhtémoc | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Parral | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Chihuahua today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chihuahua in?
Chihuahua uses the America/Chihuahua time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Chihuahua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chihuahua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Chihuahua and London?
Chihuahua is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Chihuahua does not.
Is Chihuahua on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Chihuahua and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chihuahua?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Chihuahua?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Chihuahua lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.