What time is it in Las Cruces right now?

Las Cruces is on America/Denver, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Las Cruces in?

Las Cruces uses the IANA time zone America/Denver, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Las Cruces observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.

What time do the sun rise and set in Las Cruces today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:25 AM and sets at about 8:01 PM local time in Las Cruces, giving roughly 13h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:13 PM.

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Current local time in Las Cruces

Las Cruces keeps time on the America/Denver zone, currently UTC−6. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Las Cruces, New Mexico

08:53

Fri, Jul 31UTC−6

Las Cruces time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Denver
Current UTC offset: UTC−6
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−7
Country: United States
Region: New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.31°, -106.78°
Population: 101,643
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces today

Computed from Las Cruces's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Solar noon: 1:13 PM
Day length: 13h 35m
Civil dawn: 5:54 AM
Civil dusk: 8:32 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:55 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:30 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Las Cruces time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Las Cruces is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:53 AM	1h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:53 PM	7h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:53 PM	10h behind
TokyoJapan	11:53 PM	15h behind

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Working with Las Cruces time

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Las Crucestime — questions & answers

What time is it in Las Cruces right now?: Las Cruces is on America/Denver, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Las Cruces in?: Las Cruces uses the IANA time zone America/Denver, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Las Cruces observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.
What time do the sun rise and set in Las Cruces today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:25 AM and sets at about 8:01 PM local time in Las Cruces, giving roughly 13h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:13 PM.