Standard time applies in Mexicali right now, at UTC−8. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−7.
Mexicali and your time
Mexicali at a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California |
| Time zone | America/Tijuana |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 32.63° N, 115.45° W |
Mexicali time zone and clock changes
Under the America/Tijuana rules, Mexicali spends part of each year on UTC−8 (PST) and the rest on UTC−7 (PDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Check the season when booking with the capital: Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of Mexicali in January and 1 hour ahead in July.
Clock changes in Mexicali, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
Time difference between Mexicali and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Mexicali is 5:00 PM in London, 4:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min ahead | 13 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Mexicali
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Mexicali runs from 10 hours at the December solstice to 14 hours 18 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:54 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Mexicali
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:40 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Mexicali
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Mexicali: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time and 12:40 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Mexicali
Distance is not the same as time: San Luis Río Colorado lies just 67 km (42 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Río Colorado | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Ensenada | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Cajon (United States) | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tijuana | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rosarito | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Diego (United States) | 160 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Escondido (United States) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vista (United States) | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Mexicali today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali uses the America/Tijuana time zone: UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Mexicali?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and London?
Mexicali is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 7 hours, because Mexicali and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Mexicali on the same time as Mexico City?
Not all year. Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of Mexicali in January and 1 hour ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Mexicali?
About 14 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.