Current Time in Oakland, CA
Oakland is a city in California, home to about 440,000 people. It runs on Pacific Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:48 AM / 7:21 PM
Population
440,000
Oakland vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 9 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
Other cities on Pacific Time
Cities near Oakland
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oakland in?
Oakland is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does Oakland observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Oakland observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Oakland today?
Today, sunrise in Oakland is around 6:48 AM and sunset is around 7:21 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Oakland?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.