Current Time in La Cruz, Mexico 🇲🇽
Lat/Long: 23.92° N, 106.89° W
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #608 of 16,913 cities in Mexico by population
State: Sinaloa
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Mazatlan
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: MST
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 La Cruz, Mexico is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. La Cruz currently observes MST, UTC-7. La Cruz keeps its clocks on UTC−07:00, in the America/Mazatlan time zone. La Cruz 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. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 32 m. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 1575 km away. A major centre in Mexico, La Cruz keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today La Cruz sees 11h 35m between a 06:05 sunrise and a 17:40 sunset.
La Cruz Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in La Cruz
La Cruz gets 11h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in La Cruz is at 06:05 and sunset in La Cruz is at 17:40.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 39m near the December solstice to 13h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between La Cruz and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from La Cruz right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Mexico
Cities Sharing La Cruz's Time Zone (UTC-07:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as La Cruz.
Weather in La Cruz
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in La Cruz
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:47 | 06:04 | 11:53 | 15:13 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:47 | 06:05 | 11:53 | 15:12 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:48 | 06:05 | 11:52 | 15:12 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:52 | 15:11 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:52 | 15:10 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:49 | 06:07 | 11:52 | 15:10 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:49 | 06:07 | 11:52 | 15:09 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
14-day Forecast for La Cruz
Sunrise & Sunset Times for La Cruz
Sunrise
in La Cruz
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in La Cruz
↓
5:40 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Dawn
in La Cruz
5:41 AM
Dusk
in La Cruz
6:04 PM
Moon Phases & Times for La Cruz
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:13
Distances & Clock Changes in La Cruz
How Far Is La Cruz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,575 km | NW (318deg) |
| New York | 3,579 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,373 km | SE (125deg) |
| London | 9,027 km | NE (37deg) |
| Paris | 9,324 km | NE (39deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,385 km | NW (312deg) |
| Moscow | 10,541 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Sydney | 12,508 km | WSW (242deg) |
La Cruz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from La Cruz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 23.9deg S, 73.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Cruz
What time is it in La Cruz right now?
The current local time in La Cruz is 12:11 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. La Cruz follows the America/Mazatlan time zone.
What time zone is La Cruz in?
La Cruz uses the America/Mazatlan IANA time zone (UTC-07:00). 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 La Cruz?
Is La Cruz on daylight saving time right now?
No — La Cruz is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in La Cruz today?
La Cruz sees sunrise at 06:05 and sunset at 17:40 today, giving 11h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over La Cruz tonight?
The moon phase over La Cruz tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.2% illumination.
What is solar time in La Cruz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In La Cruz, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.