Days in Mesquite are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Mesquite
Mesquite is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.8055° N, 114.0672° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,097 km (2,546 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,922 km (3,680 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,116 km (8,771 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,167 km (6,317 mi) west
Mesquite 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 Mesquite
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mesquite is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Mesquite, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mesquite
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mesquite
Mesquite is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mesquite 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 Mesquite
In Mesquite, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 41m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 38m, a difference of roughly 5h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mesquite's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mesquite at 36.81° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mesquite
With a population of 17,496, Mesquite ranks as the 2974th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mesquite
St George Regional Airport (SGU / KSGU) is a regional airport located about 56 km (35 mi) from Mesquite.
Current local time at the airport is 08:22:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Mesquite
Mesquite uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Mesquite
Business hours in Mesquite (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- 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 Mesquite
Compare time in Mesquite with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Mesquite
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mesquite in?
Mesquite follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mesquite at UTC-7.
What time is it in Mesquite right now?
The current local time in Mesquite is 07:22:13 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mesquite observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
Mesquite is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mesquite?
St George Regional Airport (SGU) is the nearest airport to Mesquite, located about 56 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:22:13.
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