Days in Iztapalapa are currently getting shorter, about 7 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 Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.3553° N, 99.0622° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,155 km (1,339 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,864 km (4,886 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,173 km (7,564 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,404 km (6,465 mi) west
Iztapalapa lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Iztapalapa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Iztapalapa is near Bengkulu - when it's noon in Iztapalapa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Iztapalapa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Iztapalapa lies in the tropics, at 19.36° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Iztapalapa
In Iztapalapa, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 18m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 58m, a difference of roughly 2h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Iztapalapa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Iztapalapa at 19.36° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Iztapalapa
With a population of 1,835,486, Iztapalapa ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Iztapalapa
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX / MMMX) is a major international airport serving Iztapalapa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 00:17:59.
Daylight saving time in Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Mexico_City. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Iztapalapa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Iztapalapa
Business hours in Iztapalapa (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 Iztapalapa
Compare time in Iztapalapa with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Iztapalapa
Official national holiday observed in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Iztapalapa in?
Iztapalapa follows the America/Mexico_City time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Iztapalapa at UTC-6.
What time is it in Iztapalapa right now?
The current local time in Iztapalapa is 00:17:59 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Iztapalapa observe daylight saving time?
No. Iztapalapa is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Iztapalapa?
Iztapalapa is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Iztapalapa?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the airport serving Iztapalapa. The current local time at the airport is 00:17:59.
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