🇺🇸 Sacramento
Sacramento runs on UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
Sunrise 5:43 AMSunset 8:35 PM(local)
Dialing code+1
Population524,943
Coordinates38.58°N, 121.49°W
Elevation9 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Sacramento right now?
- Sacramento runs on UTC-7 (PDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
- What time zone is Sacramento in?
- Sacramento is on UTC-7 (PDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
- Does Sacramento observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Sacramento changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- Does Sacramento use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
- Sacramento commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).