Current local time in Bakersfield, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Bakersfield. Bakersfield is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Population | about 367,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.37° N, 119.02° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Bakersfield uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bakersfield at about 12:05 PM in mid-January, and about 1:01 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Bakersfield sits at 119.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Bakersfield time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | |
| London | 8 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 9 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 11 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 13.5 hours ahead in Jan, 12.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 19 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Lancaster | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Santa Barbara | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Pasadena | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Fresno | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Los Angeles | 172 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Long Beach | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardino | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Bakersfield have daylight saving time?
Bakersfield uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Bakersfield when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bakersfield's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).