Geographic position of Mazatlán
Mazatlán is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.2216° N, 106.4189° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,585 km (1,606 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,434 km (4,619 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,604 km (7,832 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,887 km (6,765 mi) west
Mazatlán lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Mazatlán
With a population of 381,583, Mazatlán ranks as the 56th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mazatlán
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT / MMMZ) is a major international airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Mazatlán.
Current local time at the airport is 09:45:44.
Daylight saving time in Mazatlán
Mazatlán uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Mazatlan. The current local offset is UTC-7 / MST.
Mazatlán does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mazatlán
Business hours in Mazatlán (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Mazatlán
Compare time in Mazatlán with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mazatlán in?
Mazatlán follows the America/Mazatlan time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mazatlán at UTC-7.
What time is it in Mazatlán right now?
The current local time in Mazatlán is 09:45:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mazatlán observe daylight saving time?
No. Mazatlán is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mazatlán?
Mazatlán is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mazatlán?
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) is the nearest airport to Mazatlán, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:45:44.
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