Time Now in Mason City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 43.15° N, 93.2° W
Elevation: 344 m above sea level
Population rank: #1850 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Iowa
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Mason City is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Mason City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Mason City
Daylight Hours in Mason City
Mason City gets 15h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mason City is at 05:48 and sunset in Mason City is at 20:48.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 59m near the December solstice to 15h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mason City and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mason City right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Mason City
What is the current local time in Mason City?
The live local time in Mason City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Mason City currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Mason City in?
Mason City uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Mason City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mason City is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Mason City's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mason City.
Weather in Mason City
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Mason City
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:34 | 05:48 | 13:18 | 17:21 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:36 | 05:49 | 13:19 | 17:21 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:38 | 05:50 | 13:19 | 17:21 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:39 | 05:51 | 13:19 | 17:21 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:41 | 05:52 | 13:19 | 17:20 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:43 | 05:53 | 13:19 | 17:20 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:44 | 05:54 | 13:19 | 17:20 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
Add Mason City Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Mason City widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Mason City Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Mason City on any website
Mason City Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Mason City
Mason City Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Mason City
Mason City Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Mason City
Mason City Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Mason City local time
14-day Forecast for Mason City
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mason City
Sunrise
in Mason City
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Mason City
↓
8:48 PM
Day Length
14h 59m
Dawn
in Mason City
5:14 AM
Dusk
in Mason City
9:23 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Mason City. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Mason City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:48
Distances & Clock Changes in Mason City
How Far Is Mason City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,607 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,388 km | WSW (253deg) |
| London | 6,591 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,900 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 8,086 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,812 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,747 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 11,759 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Mason City?
Mason City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Mason City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mason City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.1deg S, 86.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mason City
What time is it in Mason City right now?
The current local time in Mason City is 11:57 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Mason City follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Mason City in?
Mason City uses the America/Chicago 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 Mason City?
Mason City is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Mason City local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Mason City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Mason City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mason City today?
Today in Mason City: sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 20:48, giving 14h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mason City tonight?
The moon phase over Mason City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Mason City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mason City, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.