Geographic position of Tijuana
Tijuana is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.5027° N, 117.0037° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,618 km (2,248 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,401 km (3,977 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,637 km (8,474 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,985 km (6,826 mi) west
Tijuana 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 Tijuana
With a population of 1,922,523, Tijuana ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tijuana
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ / MMTJ) is a major international airport serving Tijuana directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:56:40.
Daylight saving time changes in Tijuana
Tijuana 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 Tijuana
Business hours in Tijuana (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 Tijuana
Compare time in Tijuana with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tijuana in?
Tijuana 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 Tijuana at UTC-7.
What time is it in Tijuana right now?
The current local time in Tijuana is 08:56:40 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tijuana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
Tijuana is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tijuana?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is the airport serving Tijuana. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:40.
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