What time zone is Benson in?

Benson currently uses Mountain Standard Time (MST). Its IANA time zone is America/Phoenix.

What is the UTC offset in Benson right now?

Benson is currently UTC−07:00

Current Time in Benson, Cochise County, Arizona, USA

8:47:33 AM

08:47:33

Saturday, September 12, 2026

MST (Mountain Standard Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Phoenix

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Time zone details

Benson does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Benson

Sunrise6:03 AMSolar noon12:17 PMSunset6:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Arizona
County: Cochise County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 4,888
Elevation: 1,093 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 58' N / 110° 17' W

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Clock changes in Benson

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Solar noon: 12:17 PM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 27 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:38 AM – 6:55 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:10 AM – 7:24 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:40 AM – 7:53 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:03 AM (east, 84.8°)
Sunset: 6:30 PM (west, 275.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 27 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:17 PM (62.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:38 AM – 6:55 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:10 AM – 7:24 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 7:53 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:36 AM (east, 97.5°)
Moonset: 7:16 PM (west, 259.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	6:03 AM	6:30 PM	12 hr 27 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:04 AM	6:29 PM	12 hr 25 min	1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:04 AM	6:27 PM	12 hr 23 min	1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:05 AM	6:26 PM	12 hr 21 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:06 AM	6:25 PM	12 hr 19 min	1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:06 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 17 min	1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:07 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 15 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Arizona

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Benson in?: Benson currently uses Mountain Standard Time (MST). Its IANA time zone is America/Phoenix.
When is the next clock change in Benson?: No clock changes are scheduled for Benson in the next 12 months
Does Benson observe daylight saving time?: Benson does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Benson right now?: Benson is currently UTC−07:00