Current Time in Ensenada
About Ensenada
Ensenada is located in Mexico, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 443,807. It runs on America/Tijuana time, currently UTC-7:00 relative to UTC. Ensenada observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryMexico
- Population443,807
- Latitude31.8715°
- Longitude-116.6007°
- Time zoneAmerica/Tijuana
- Current UTC offsetUTC-7:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Ensenada Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Ensenada's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Ensenada
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Mexico National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 2 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 16 |
| Labor Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 1 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 15 |
| Labor Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 15 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 7 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 20 |
| Labor Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 5 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 19 |
| Labor Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 19 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 18 |
| Labor Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 18 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Ensenada observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to PDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to PST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Ensenada
What time zone is Ensenada in?
Ensenada, Mexico uses the America/Tijuana time zone. It is currently on PDT (UTC-7:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Ensenada observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Ensenada observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to PST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ensenada today?
The sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 6:18 PM in Ensenada today, giving 11h 31m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Ensenada and New York City?
New York City is 3 hours ahead of Ensenada right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Ensenada?
Ensenada is currently UTC-7:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.