California Time Zone
California is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for California.
🗺️ California Time Zone: Current local time in California is shown above. California follows Pacific Time (PT) (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST)).
About the California time zone
California is primarily in the Pacific Time (PT) zone. The entire state observes Pacific Time (PT) statewide. California observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the California Time Zone
California is entirely within the Pacific Time (PT) zone with an offset of UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST). California observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is California in?
California is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
Yes. California observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for California?
The standard UTC offset for California is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.