Current Time in El Paso, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
MDTUTC-6
El Paso time zone
Time Zone
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
IANA: America/Denver
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (MDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
31.76° N, 106.49° W
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to New York | +2 hours | |
| El Paso to London | +7 hours | |
| El Paso to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| El Paso to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| El Paso to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of El Paso. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in El Paso
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso is on Mountain Time (IANA time zone America/Denver). It uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7) as standard time and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6) during daylight saving time.
Does El Paso observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between El Paso and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 2 hours ahead of El Paso. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in El Paso?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:06 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as El Paso?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. El Paso follows Mountain Time.