PlanetClocksCurrent local time in San Diego
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- IANA zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−7
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Population
- 1,404,452
- Coordinates
- 32.72° N, 117.16° W
- Elevation
- 20 m
San Diego is a city in the United States, in California, with a population of about 1,404,452. It uses the Pacific Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles).
San Diego observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−8 and summer time is UTC−7. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas.
Because San Diego lies at 32.72° N, 117.16° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 18 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 00 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 00 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego is in the Pacific Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is UTC−8 (UTC−7 during daylight saving time).
Does San Diego have daylight saving time?
Yes. San Diego switches between UTC−8 (standard time) and UTC−7 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between San Diego and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Diego all year round.
What is the time difference between San Diego and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of San Diego all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Diego?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:41 AM and sets at about 7:59 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:46 AM and sets at about 4:46 PM (local time).
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