What time zone is California in?
California is in the Pacific Time Zone, PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7.
Time zones in California
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time | PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7 |
Cities in California
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | |
| San Francisco | Pacific Time | |
| San Diego | Pacific Time | |
| Sacramento | Pacific Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. California changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Oregon: Pacific Time, Mountain Time
- Nevada: Pacific Time, Mountain Time
- Arizona: Mountain Standard Time (no DST), Mountain Time
Other states on Pacific Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is California in?
California is in the Pacific Time Zone, PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
Yes. California changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in California right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in California.