Current local time in National City, United States
The live clock above shows the time in National City. National City is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Population | about 104,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.67° N, 117.10° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
National City 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over National City at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because National City sits at 117.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
National City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with National City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 National City |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 18 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Tijuana, Mexico | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Oceanside | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Ensenada, Mexico | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Irvine | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Palm Springs | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Riverside | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Mexicali, Mexico | 151 km (94 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 National City in?
National City is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does National City have daylight saving time?
National City 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 National City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. National City's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 12 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).