Current local time in Tijuana, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Tijuana. Tijuana is in the America/Tijuana time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California |
| Population | about 1.5 million |
| Coordinates | 32.50° N, 117.08° W |
| Time zone | America/Tijuana |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tijuana 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tijuana at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Tijuana sits at 117.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Tijuana time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| National City, United States | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| San Diego, United States | 37 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Ensenada | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Oceanside, United States | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Irvine, United States | 149 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Mexicali | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Palm Springs, United States | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Riverside, United States | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
- Saltillo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tijuana in?
Tijuana is in the America/Tijuana time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Tijuana have daylight saving time?
Tijuana 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 Tijuana when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tijuana's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 12 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).