Current Time in Riverside, United States
Riverside is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Riverside
America/Los_Angeles
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Time zone of Riverside
| 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 Riverside and other cities
Daylight saving time in Riverside
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).
Riverside time FAQ
What time is it in Riverside right now?
Riverside is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Riverside, updated every second.
What time zone is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Riverside 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 Riverside and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Riverside.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.