Standard time applies in El Paso right now, at UTC−7. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−6.
El Paso and your time
El Paso at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation now | MST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 31.76° N, 106.49° W |
El Paso time zone and clock changes
El Paso follows the America/Denver time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−6 (MDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of El Paso, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in El Paso, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−7 |
El Paso time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in El Paso: the clock reads 4:00 PM in London, 3:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
Some gaps change during the year because El Paso and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in El Paso
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in El Paso runs from 10 hours 5 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 14 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:15 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in El Paso
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:02 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in El Paso
El Paso lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to El Paso
Every city below shares El Paso’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) | 5 km (3 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Las Cruces | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share El Paso’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as El Paso, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as El Paso today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso uses the America/Denver time zone: UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in El Paso?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−6. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between El Paso and London?
El Paso is 7 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because El Paso and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is El Paso on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of El Paso, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in El Paso?
About 14 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
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.