Days in Zapopan are currently getting shorter, about 6 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 Zapopan
Zapopan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 20.7211° N, 103.3874° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,307 km (1,434 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,712 km (4,792 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,325 km (7,658 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,765 km (6,689 mi) west
Zapopan 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 Zapopan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zapopan is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Zapopan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zapopan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zapopan
Zapopan is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 65 days from now.
Zapopan lies in the tropics, at 20.72° 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 Zapopan
In Zapopan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 23m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 53m, a difference of roughly 2h 30m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zapopan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zapopan at 20.72° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zapopan
With a population of 1,476,491, Zapopan ranks as the 9th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zapopan
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL / MMGL) is a major international airport located about 23 km (15 mi) from Zapopan.
Current local time at the airport is 23:36:23.
Daylight saving time in Zapopan
Zapopan uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Mexico_City. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Zapopan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zapopan
Business hours in Zapopan (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 Zapopan
Compare time in Zapopan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zapopan
Official national holiday observed in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zapopan in?
Zapopan 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 Zapopan at UTC-6.
What time is it in Zapopan right now?
The current local time in Zapopan is 23:36:23 on Friday, 16 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zapopan observe daylight saving time?
No. Zapopan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zapopan?
Zapopan is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zapopan?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is the nearest airport to Zapopan, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 23:36:23.
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