Geographic position of El Paso
El Paso is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7587° N, 106.4869° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,535 km (2,197 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,483 km (4,028 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,554 km (8,422 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,079 km (6,263 mi) west
El Paso lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of El Paso
With a population of 678,815, El Paso ranks as the 27th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in El Paso
El Paso International Airport (ELP / KELP) is a major international airport serving El Paso directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:33:26.
Daylight saving time changes in El Paso
El Paso uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call El Paso
Business hours in El Paso (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: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 El Paso
Compare time in El Paso with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts El Paso at UTC-6.
What time is it in El Paso right now?
The current local time in El Paso is 11:33:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does El Paso observe daylight saving time?
Yes. El Paso is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is El Paso?
El Paso is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to El Paso?
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the airport serving El Paso. The current local time at the airport is 11:33:26.
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