Current local time in Pasadena, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Pasadena. Pasadena is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 34.16° N, 118.14° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Pasadena 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 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:54 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pasadena at about 12:01 PM in mid-January, and about 12:58 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Pasadena sits at 118.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Pasadena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Long Beach | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Lancaster | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Irvine | 61 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Riverside | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardino | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Oceanside | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Santa Barbara | 148 km (92 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 Pasadena in?
Pasadena is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Pasadena have daylight saving time?
Pasadena 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 Pasadena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pasadena's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 7 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).