Days in Mason City are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Mason City
Mason City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.1536° N, 93.2010° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,804 km (2,985 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,215 km (3,240 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,823 km (9,211 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,569 km (4,703 mi) west
Mason City lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Mason City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mason City is near Perth - when it's noon in Mason City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mason City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mason City
Mason City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mason City 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 Mason City
In Mason City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 59m, a difference of roughly 6h 23m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mason City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mason City at 43.15° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mason City
With a population of 27,366, Mason City ranks as the 1900th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mason City
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW / KMCW) is a regional airport serving Mason City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Mason City
Mason City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Mason City
Business hours in Mason City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Mason City
Compare time in Mason City with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Mason City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mason City in?
Mason City follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mason City at UTC-5.
What time is it in Mason City right now?
The current local time in Mason City is 09:22:49 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mason City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mason City 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 Mason City?
Mason City is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mason City?
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) is the airport serving Mason City. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:49.
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