Does California use daylight saving time?

California follows timezone rules defined for America/Los_Angeles. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in California?

Major cities include Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Sacramento.

Current Time in California, United States

Check the current local time in California, United States. View California time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Fresno and Long Beach.

Current state time

23:57:12

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Major cities in California

Fresno
Long Beach
Oakland
Sacramento
San Diego
San Jose
Los Angeles
San Francisco

Time zones and daylight saving

California currently uses America/Los_Angeles.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does California use daylight saving time?: California follows timezone rules defined for America/Los_Angeles. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in California?: Major cities include Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Sacramento.