California time zone
Pacific Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in California
Questions
What time zone is California in?
All of California is on Pacific Time (UTC−8, or UTC−7 in summer).
Does California have two time zones?
No. California is entirely on Pacific Time.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
California observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in California right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in California.