Current Time in El Paso, United States
El Paso is on Mountain Standard Time – MST (UTC−7) right now. It switches to MDT (UTC−6) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· El Paso
America/Denver
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Time zone of El Paso
| Time zone | Mountain Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Denver |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
Time difference between El Paso and other cities
Daylight saving time in El Paso
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
El Paso time FAQ
What time is it in El Paso right now?
El Paso is on MST (UTC−7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in El Paso, updated every second.
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso is in Mountain Standard Time, abbreviated MST, UTC−7. Its IANA time zone id is America/Denver.
Does El Paso observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the time difference between El Paso and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.