Current Time in California, United States
California 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 California
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
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| 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 California and other cities
Daylight saving time in California
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).
California time FAQ
What time is it in California right now?
California is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in California, updated every second.
What time zone is California in?
California is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does California 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 California and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of California.
Cities in California
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.