Time Now in Mission, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 26.22° N, 98.33° W
Elevation: 43 m above sea level
Population rank: #473 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
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
Mission sits in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−06:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Mission sits at a modest 43 m above sea level. Mission is fairly isolated: even Los Angeles lies some 2099 km off. A major centre in the United States, Mission keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Mission sees 12h 56m between a 07:08 sunrise and a 20:04 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Mission
Daylight Hours in Mission
Mission gets 12h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mission is at 07:08 and sunset in Mission is at 20:04.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the December solstice to 13h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mission and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mission right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Mission's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mission.
Weather in Mission
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Mission
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:44 | 07:08 | 13:36 | 17:07 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:45 | 07:08 | 13:36 | 17:07 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:45 | 07:08 | 13:36 | 17:07 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:46 | 07:09 | 13:36 | 17:06 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:47 | 07:09 | 13:35 | 17:06 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:47 | 07:10 | 13:35 | 17:06 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:48 | 07:10 | 13:35 | 17:05 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
14-day Forecast for Mission
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mission
Sunrise
in Mission
↑
7:08 AM
Sunset
in Mission
↓
8:04 PM
Day Length
12h 56m
Dawn
in Mission
6:43 AM
Dusk
in Mission
8:28 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Mission. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Mission
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:45
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:08
View the detailed moon calendar for Mission with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Mission
How Far Is Mission From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,099 km | WNW (299deg) |
| New York | 2,757 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,843 km | SE (130deg) |
| London | 8,291 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 8,573 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 9,992 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,830 km | NW (316deg) |
| Sydney | 13,392 km | WSW (244deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Mission?
Mission next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Mission's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mission and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.2deg S, 81.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mission
What time is it in Mission right now?
The current local time in Mission is 09:40 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mission follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Mission in?
Mission uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). 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 Mission?
Is Mission on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Mission is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mission today?
Today in Mission: sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset is at 20:04, giving 12h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mission tonight?
Tonight the moon over Mission is in its First Quarter phase, lit 54.9%.
What is solar time in Mission?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mission, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.