Time in San Diego now
5:07AMPST
PSTUTC−8−3 h vs New York (you)America/Los_Angeles
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (PDT, UTC−7)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (PST, UTC−8)
Clock rules in San Diego
San Diego keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer, like the whole of California.
Local mean solar time at 117.16° W is UTC−7:49, so standard time runs 11 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:49 AM (an hour later in summer).
San Diego has kept the same clocks as Los Angeles since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Los_Angeles page.
Time difference from San Diego
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs San Diego | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 3,650 km | 8:07 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 3,910 km | 8:07 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| Chicago | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,780 km | 7:07 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 480 km | 6:07 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,320 km | 7:07 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| London | World cities | 1:07 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:07 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +9 h | +9 h | +9 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:07 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +12 h | +12 h | +11 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 6:37 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +13 h 30 min | +13 h 30 min | +12 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 9:07 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +16 h | +16 h | +15 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in San Diego overlap yours today.
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Places near San Diego
| Place | Distance | Clock vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 11 km south-east | same clock |
| El Cajon | 21 km north-east | same clock |
| Tijuana MX | 28 km south-east | same clock |
| Rosarito MX | 41 km south | same clock |
| Escondido | 45 km north | same clock |
| Carlsbad | 52 km north | same clock |
| Vista | 54 km north | same clock |
| Oceanside | 57 km north | same clock |
| Phoenix | 481 km east | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Ciudad Juárez MX | 1,013 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Chihuahua MX | 1,152 km east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
San Diego at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceCalifornia
- Population1,404,452
- Coordinates32.72° N, 117.16° W
- Elevation20 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Los_Angeles
- Standard timePST (UTC−8)
- Daylight saving timePDT (UTC−7)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in San Diego now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. San Diego is on UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer, 3 hours behind Washington.
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer, like the whole of California. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Los_Angeles.