Current Time in El Paso, TX
El Paso is a city in El Paso County in Texas, home to about 679,000 people. It runs on Mountain Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. El Paso is the largest city in the small part of far-west Texas that runs on Mountain Time, an hour behind the rest of the state's Central Time.
Time zone
Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:47 AM / 7:15 PM
Population
679,000
El Paso vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 7 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 8 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 10 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is El Paso in?
El Paso is in the Mountain Time zone — El Paso is the largest city in the small part of far-west Texas that runs on Mountain Time, an hour behind the rest of the state's Central Time.
Does El Paso observe daylight saving time?
Yes, El Paso observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in El Paso today?
Today, sunrise in El Paso is around 6:47 AM and sunset is around 7:15 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in El Paso?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.