Current local time in Modesto, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Modesto. Modesto is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Population | about 270,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.66° N, 120.99° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Modesto 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 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:42 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 6:51 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Modesto at about 12:13 PM in mid-January, and about 1:09 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Modesto sits at 121.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Modesto time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Modesto |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Modesto |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| San Jose | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Oakland | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Sacramento | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Berkeley | 115 km (72 mi) | same time |
| San Mateo | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Santa Cruz | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Vallejo | 122 km (76 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 Modesto in?
Modesto is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Modesto have daylight saving time?
Modesto 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 Modesto when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Modesto's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).