🇺🇸 San Diego

San Diego 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 8:01 PM(local)

San Diego: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
San DiegoUTC-7PDT
Dialing code+1
Population1,404,452
Coordinates32.72°N, 117.16°W
Elevation20 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in San Diego right now?
San Diego 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 San Diego in?
San Diego is on UTC-7 (PDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does San Diego observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Diego changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does San Diego use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
San Diego commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).