Time in Mason City, United States now
1:28:22 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:54 PM
Day length 11h 44m
Solar noon 1:02 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Mason City facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 43.1536, -93.2010
- Population
- 27,366
Frequently asked
What time is it in Mason City right now?
The current local time in Mason City is shown above and updates live every second. Mason City is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Mason City in?
Mason City uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Mason City on daylight saving time?
Yes. Mason City is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Mason City and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Mason City (New York is currently 2:28 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
