Current time in California
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Thursday, 27 August 2026
United States — Pacific Time · UTC−7 · daylight saving active
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What time is it in California?
The current local time in California is — on Thursday, 27 August 2026. California is on PT — PST (UTC−8) in winter (UTC−7).
The whole of California runs on Pacific Time, so Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento all show the same clock. California is three hours behind New York and eight hours behind London in winter, which is why West Coast product launches and sports finals land so late in the European evening.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | PT — PST (UTC−8) in winter, PDT (UTC−7) in summer |
| Current offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving | Currently active (summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| IANA zone | America/Los_Angeles |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| Day length | 13 h 03 m |
| Solar noon | 12:56 |
Good to know
- Every county in California observes daylight saving time — clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
- California is 3 hours behind Eastern Time, 2 behind Central, and 1 behind Mountain.
- A 9am Pacific meeting is midday in New York, 5pm in London and 2am the next day in Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in California right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in California, updated every second from your device clock and the America/Los_Angeles time zone. PT — PST (UTC−8) in winter, PDT (UTC−7) in summer.
Does California use daylight saving time?
Yes. California changes its clocks twice a year, so the UTC offset shifts by an hour. This page shows whether daylight saving is active right now and the date of the next change.
What is the time difference between California and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in California into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in California?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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