Current Time in California
California runs on Pacific Time.
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Capital
Sacramento
Time zone(s)
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
39,000,000
Cities in California
California vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is California in?
California is entirely in the Pacific Time zone.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
Yes, California observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is California's capital and what time zone is it in?
Sacramento is California's capital.