Time in Mexicali now
8:56AMPST
PSTUTC−8−3 h vs New York (you)America/Tijuana
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (PDT, UTC−7)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (PST, UTC−8)
Clock rules in Mexicali
Mexicali keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer. Mexico has 6 different clock settings; Mexicali is in the zone tzdata calls America/Tijuana, described as “Baja California”.
Local mean solar time at 115.45° W is UTC−7:42, so standard time runs 18 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:42 AM (an hour later in summer).
Mexicali has kept the same clocks as Tijuana since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Tijuana page.
Time difference from Mexicali
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Mexicali | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | Capital · 2,190 km | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Ciudad Juárez | Elsewhere in Mexico · 850 km | 9:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Cancún | Elsewhere in Mexico · 3,100 km | 11:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +2 h |
| New York City | World cities | 11:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| London | World cities | 4:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 5:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +9 h | +9 h | +9 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 8:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +12 h | +12 h | +11 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 10:26 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +13 h 30 min | +13 h 30 min | +12 h 30 min |
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Places near Mexicali
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Mexicali |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Río Colorado | 67 km east | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Ensenada | 137 km south-west | same clock |
| El Cajon US | 142 km west | same clock |
| Tijuana | 146 km west | same clock |
| Rosarito | 152 km west | same clock |
| Chula Vista US | 153 km west | same clock |
| San Diego US | 160 km west | same clock |
| Escondido US | 162 km west | same clock |
Mexicali at a glance
- CountryMexico
- Population1,032,686
- Coordinates32.63° N, 115.45° W
- Elevation4 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Tijuana
- Standard timePST (UTC−8)
- Daylight saving timePDT (UTC−7)
- Calling code+52
Questions
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer. Mexico has 6 different clock settings; Mexicali is in the zone tzdata calls America/Tijuana, described as “Baja California”. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Tijuana.
Does Mexicali change its clocks?
Yes. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM and back on the first Sunday of November at 2:00 AM, local time.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and Mexico City?
Mexicali is 2 hours behind Mexico City in January and 1 hour behind Mexico City in July, because Mexicali changes its clocks and Mexico City does not.