Current Time in Ixtapa, Mexico 🇲🇽
Lat/Long: 20.72° N, 105.2° W
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #344 of 16,913 cities in Mexico by population
State: Jalisco
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Mexico_City
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CST, EST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Ixtapa, Mexico is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Ixtapa currently observes CST, UTC-6. Local time in Ixtapa runs on a UTC−06:00 offset (America/Mexico_City). Ixtapa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Ixtapa lies barely above sea level, at roughly 26 m. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 1960 km away. A major centre in Mexico, Ixtapa keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Ixtapa sees 11h 41m between a 06:55 sunrise and a 18:37 sunset.
Ixtapa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Ixtapa
Ixtapa gets 11h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ixtapa is at 06:55 and sunset in Ixtapa is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 52m near the December solstice to 13h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ixtapa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ixtapa right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Mexico
Cities Sharing Ixtapa's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ixtapa.
Weather in Ixtapa
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Prayer Times in Ixtapa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct ● | 05:39 | 06:55 | 12:46 | 16:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 05:40 | 06:56 | 12:46 | 16:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:40 | 06:56 | 12:46 | 16:06 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:40 | 06:56 | 12:46 | 16:06 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:40 | 06:57 | 12:45 | 16:05 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:41 | 06:57 | 12:45 | 16:05 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:41 | 06:57 | 12:45 | 16:05 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
14-day Forecast for Ixtapa
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ixtapa
Sunrise
in Ixtapa
↑
6:55 AM
Sunset
in Ixtapa
↓
6:37 PM
Day Length
11h 41m
Dawn
in Ixtapa
6:33 AM
Dusk
in Ixtapa
6:59 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ixtapa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Ixtapa
How Far Is Ixtapa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,960 km | NW (322deg) |
| New York | 3,686 km | NE (46deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,028 km | SE (125deg) |
| London | 9,206 km | NE (37deg) |
| Paris | 9,492 km | NE (39deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,752 km | NW (312deg) |
| Moscow | 10,818 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sydney | 12,489 km | WSW (241deg) |
Ixtapa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ixtapa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 20.7deg S, 74.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ixtapa
What time is it in Ixtapa right now?
The current local time in Ixtapa is 09:36 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Ixtapa follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
What time zone is Ixtapa in?
Ixtapa uses the America/Mexico_City IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ixtapa?
Is Ixtapa on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Ixtapa as of October 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ixtapa today?
In Ixtapa today the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:37, giving 11h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ixtapa tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ixtapa is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 15.5%.
What is solar time in Ixtapa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ixtapa, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.