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Iowa, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Mason City, Iowa, United States — updated live every second. Mason City observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Mason City now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Mason City time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Mason City
What Time Is It in Mason City Right Now?
The current local time in Mason City, Iowa, United States is 01:26:49 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Mason City observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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01:26:49 AM
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Mason City Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Mason City timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Iowa
Mason City is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Mason City Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Iowa
Daylight Saving Time: Mason City is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Mason City is located in United States (Iowa) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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