Durango runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Durango and your time
Durango at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Durango |
| Time zone | America/Monterrey |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 24.02° N, 104.66° W |
Durango time zone and clock changes
Local time in Durango is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Monterrey rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2022, and no future change is scheduled.
Although Mexico has 4 different offsets, Durango keeps the same time as Mexico City.
Clock changes in Durango, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Durango for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Durango is
A 9:00 AM start in Durango 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 |
Durango never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Durango
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Durango runs from 10 hours 39 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 37 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:50 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Durango
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:12 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:37 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 39 min |
When the sun is highest in Durango
The clock in Durango runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Durango
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazatlán | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Fresnillo | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torreón | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guadalupe | 260 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tepic | 280 km (174 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Culiacán | 290 km (180 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Other cities on America/Monterrey time
These cities use America/Monterrey, the same time zone as Durango.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Durango today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mexico
All time zones and cities in Mexico
Plan around the time in Durango
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Durango in?
Durango uses the America/Monterrey time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Durango use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Durango last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Durango and London?
Durango is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Durango does not.
Is Durango on the same time as Mexico City?
Yes. Durango and Mexico City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Durango?
About 13 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Durango?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Durango lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.