Geographic position of Mexicali
Mexicali is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.6278° N, 115.4545° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,632 km (2,257 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,387 km (3,969 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,651 km (8,482 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,824 km (6,726 mi) west
Mexicali 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 Mexicali
With a population of 1,032,686, Mexicali ranks as the 15th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mexicali
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL / MMML) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Mexicali.
Current local time at the airport is 08:57:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Mexicali
Mexicali 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 Mexicali
Business hours in Mexicali (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 Mexicali
Compare time in Mexicali with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali 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 Mexicali at UTC-7.
What time is it in Mexicali right now?
The current local time in Mexicali is 08:57:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mexicali observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mexicali 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 Mexicali?
Mexicali is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mexicali?
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) is the nearest airport to Mexicali, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:57:58.
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