Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
CAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is California in?
California is entirely in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). It observes Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in California
10:40:06PM
PDTUTC-7• DST Active
Primary ZonePacific TimePST / PDT
UTC OffsetUTC-8Daylight: UTC-7
Capital CitySacramentoState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in California
Los AngelesCA
PDTSan FranciscoCA
PDTSan DiegoCA
PDTSan JoseCA
PDTSacramentoCA
PDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Time Zone
Official answers regarding California local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is California in?▼
California is entirely in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). It observes Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during Daylight Saving Time.
Does California observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, California observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Sacramento, California?▼
The capital of California is Sacramento, located in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT).