Current time in San Diego, California

Use this page to check the current time in San Diego, California, including California time and us time for calls, travel, remote work, and scheduling.

San Diego follows Pacific Standard Time in standard time and Pacific Daylight Time during daylight saving time. The live clock above reflects the current San Diego time automatically.

Country
us
Region
California
Common searches
San Diego time, us time
Standard time
Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8)
Daylight time
Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

San Diego time FAQ

What time is it in San Diego now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in San Diego, California.
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego uses Pacific Standard Time or Pacific Daylight Time, depending on daylight saving time.
Does San Diego observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Diego has a daylight saving period; check the timezone and offset shown above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of San Diego with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

CityLocal timeDifference from San Diego
New York, United States5:43 AM3 h ahead
London, United Kingdom10:43 AM8 h ahead
Tokyo, Japan6:43 PM16 h ahead
Shanghai, China5:43 PM15 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1:43 PM11 h ahead
Sydney, Australia8:43 PM18 h ahead
Los Angeles, California2:43 AMSame time zone

City facts

San Diego facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for San Diego.

Location
San Diego · California · United States
Population
1,301,617
Daylight today
6:48 AM - 6:23 PM
Climate
Semi-arid climate · BSk

Geography and profile

Location
San Diego · California · United States
Population
1,301,617
Population density
1,545.5 /km²
Coordinates
32.8153, -117.1350
Area
842.20 km²
Altitude
128 m
Climate
Semi-arid climate · BSk

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today
6:48 AM
Sunset today
6:23 PM

Airports and access

  • San Diego International Airport · 10.4 km
  • John Wayne Airport · 117.6 km
  • Tijuana (General Abelardo Rodriguez) · 34.2 km

Nearby cities

  • La Mesa · 11.7 km
  • Lemon Grove · 13.2 km
  • Santee · 14.6 km
  • El Cajon · 16.4 km
  • National City · 17.0 km

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