Current Time in San Diego, CA
San Diego is a city in California, home to about 1,388,000 people. It runs on Pacific Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:30 AM / 6:59 PM
Population
1,388,000
San Diego vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 9 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
Other cities on Pacific Time
Cities near San Diego
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does San Diego observe daylight saving time?
Yes, San Diego observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in San Diego today?
Today, sunrise in San Diego is around 6:30 AM and sunset is around 6:59 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in San Diego?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.