Current Time in Mesquite
Texas, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Mesquite, Texas, United States — updated live every second. Mesquite observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Mesquite now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Mesquite time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Mesquite
What Time Is It in Mesquite Right Now?
The current local time in Mesquite, Texas, United States is 05:39:31 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Mesquite 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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05:39:31 PM
CDT · UTC-5
Mesquite Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Mesquite 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
- Texas
Mesquite 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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Mesquite 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
- Texas
Daylight Saving Time: Mesquite is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Mesquite is located in United States (Texas) 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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