🇺🇸 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)

Sacramento: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
SacramentoUTC-7PDT
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).