Current Time in New Mexico, United States
New Mexico is on Mountain Standard Time – MST (UTC−7) right now. It switches to MDT (UTC−6) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of New Mexico
| Time zone | Mountain Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Denver |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
Time difference between New Mexico and other cities
Daylight saving time in New Mexico
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
New Mexico time FAQ
What time is it in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico is on MST (UTC−7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in New Mexico, updated every second.
What time zone is New Mexico in?
New Mexico is in Mountain Standard Time, abbreviated MST, UTC−7. Its IANA time zone id is America/Denver.
Does New Mexico observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the time difference between New Mexico and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of New Mexico.
Cities in New Mexico
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.