Current local time in Mexicali, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Mexicali. Mexicali is in the America/Tijuana time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California |
| Population | about 736,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.65° N, 115.48° W |
| Time zone | America/Tijuana |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Mexicali uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:30 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mexicali at about 11:51 AM in mid-January, and about 12:47 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes behind the sun, because Mexicali sits at 115.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Mexicali time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mexicali |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | same time | |
| London | 8 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 9 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 11 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 13.5 hours ahead in Jan, 12.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 19 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Mexicali |
|---|---|---|
| Ensenada | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Tijuana | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| National City, United States | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Palm Springs, United States | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| San Diego, United States | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Oceanside, United States | 184 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Riverside, United States | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardino, United States | 235 km (146 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali is in the America/Tijuana time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Mexicali have daylight saving time?
Mexicali uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Mexicali when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mexicali's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 18 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).