Current local time in Mexicali, Mexico
PDT · UTC-07:00 · Pacific Daylight Time
About Mexicali
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico uses the Pacific Daylight Time time zone (America/Tijuana), currently UTC-07:00. Population: about 689,775.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Baja California |
| Coordinates: | 32°38′N / 115°27′W |
| Population: | 689,775 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Mexicali
| IANA time zone: | America/Tijuana |
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| Time zone name: | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Mexico: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Mexicali is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-08:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-08:00 (PST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Mexicali today
| Sunrise: | 06:50 |
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| Sunset: | 18:02 |
| Solar noon: | 12:26 |
| Day length: | 11h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:25 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (PDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mexicali
- London−8 hMexicali is 8 hours behind London
- New York−3 hMexicali is 3 hours behind New York
- Abuja−8 hMexicali is 8 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mexicali time
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali uses the IANA time zone America/Tijuana (Pacific Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Does Mexicali observe daylight saving time?
Mexicali is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-08:00.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and London?
Right now Mexicali is 8 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and New York?
Right now Mexicali is 3 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.