What time is it in California?
Live local time in California, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in California
Saturday, October 24, 2026
PDT (UTC−7) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−7
- Time zone
- PDT (UTC−7)
America/Los_Angeles - Daylight saving time
-
Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 07:24
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:16
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
United States - Currency
- USD
US dollar
Time zone in California
It's 13:20 in California in the PDT (UTC−7) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Sacramento.
The next clock change in California is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−8.
Today, the sun rises around 07:24 and sets around 18:16 in Sacramento (local time), with about 10 hours and 52 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in California is +1, and the local currency is US dollar (USD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in California?
The time zone currently in use in California is PDT (UTC−7).
Does in California observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in California is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−8.
What is the dialing code in California?
The international calling code in California is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
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- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.