Current local time in Visalia, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Visalia. Visalia is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Population | about 115,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.33° N, 119.32° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Visalia 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 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:04 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Visalia at about 12:06 PM in mid-January, and about 1:02 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Visalia sits at 119.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Visalia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Visalia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Visalia |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 62 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Bakersfield | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Modesto | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Lancaster | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Salinas | 212 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Santa Barbara | 213 km (133 mi) | same time |
| San Jose | 250 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Stockton | 252 km (157 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 Visalia in?
Visalia is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Visalia have daylight saving time?
Visalia 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 Visalia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Visalia's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 3 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).