Current Time in Bakersfield, United States
Bakersfield is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Bakersfield
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Los_Angeles |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between Bakersfield and other cities
Daylight saving time in Bakersfield
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
Bakersfield time FAQ
What time is it in Bakersfield right now?
Bakersfield is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Bakersfield, updated every second.
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.