Days in Chihuahua are currently getting shorter, about 13 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Chihuahua
Chihuahua is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.6353° N, 106.0889° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,188 km (1,981 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,831 km (4,245 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,206 km (8,206 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,365 km (6,441 mi) west
Chihuahua lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Chihuahua
The point on Earth exactly opposite Chihuahua is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Chihuahua, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Chihuahua
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Chihuahua
Chihuahua is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Chihuahua is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Chihuahua
In Chihuahua, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 19m, a difference of roughly 3h 39m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Chihuahua's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Chihuahua at 28.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Chihuahua
With a population of 925,762, Chihuahua ranks as the 16th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Chihuahua
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU / MMCU) is a major international airport serving Chihuahua directly.
Current local time at the airport is 00:00:04.
Daylight saving time in Chihuahua
Chihuahua uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chihuahua. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Chihuahua does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chihuahua
Business hours in Chihuahua (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chihuahua
Compare time in Chihuahua with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Chihuahua
Official national holiday observed in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chihuahua in?
Chihuahua follows the America/Chihuahua time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chihuahua at UTC-6.
What time is it in Chihuahua right now?
The current local time in Chihuahua is 00:00:04 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chihuahua observe daylight saving time?
No. Chihuahua is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chihuahua?
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) is the airport serving Chihuahua. The current local time at the airport is 00:00:04.
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