🇺🇸 San Jose

San Jose 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 5:49 AMSunset 8:33 PM(local)

San Jose: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
San JoseUTC-7PDT
Dialing code+1
Population997,368
Coordinates37.34°N, 121.89°W
Elevation26 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

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