Current Time in Mexicali, Mexico
Mexicali is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Mexicali
America/Tijuana
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Time zone of Mexicali
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Tijuana |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between Mexicali and other cities
Daylight saving time in Mexicali
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
Mexicali time FAQ
What time is it in Mexicali right now?
Mexicali is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Mexicali, updated every second.
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Tijuana.
Does Mexicali observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Mexicali.
Other cities in Mexico
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.