Geographic position of Ensenada
Ensenada is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.8715° N, 116.6007° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,548 km (2,205 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,471 km (4,021 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,567 km (8,430 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,023 km (6,849 mi) west
Ensenada lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Ensenada
With a population of 443,807, Ensenada ranks as the 43rd most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ensenada
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ / MMTJ) is a major international airport located about 82 km (51 mi) from Ensenada.
Current local time at the airport is 08:56:40.
Daylight saving time changes in Ensenada
Ensenada uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Tijuana. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Ensenada
Business hours in Ensenada (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ensenada
Compare time in Ensenada with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ensenada in?
Ensenada follows the America/Tijuana time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ensenada at UTC-7.
What time is it in Ensenada right now?
The current local time in Ensenada is 08:56:40 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ensenada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ensenada is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ensenada?
Ensenada is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ensenada?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is the nearest airport to Ensenada, located about 82 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:40.
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