Current Time in San Jose, CA
San Jose is a city in California, home to about 969,000 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
6:46 AM / 7:20 PM
Population
969,000
San Jose 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?
Yes, San Jose observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in San Jose today?
Today, sunrise in San Jose is around 6:46 AM and sunset is around 7:20 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in San Jose?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.