🇺🇸 Current Time in San Diego, United States
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What Time Is It in San Diego?
The current local time in San Diego, United States is displayed in the live clock above. San Diego is in the PDT timezone (GMT-7). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.
What Timezone Is San Diego In?
San Diego uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. The abbreviation is PDT, with a UTC offset of GMT-7. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to PDT (GMT-7).
Does San Diego Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, San Diego observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is PST (GMT-8). During DST it changes to PDT (GMT-7). DST starts on Mar 8, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Nov 1, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).
What Is the Time Difference Between San Diego and Other Cities?
Compared to San Diego: New York is 3 hours ahead. London is 7 hours ahead. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead. Sydney is 18 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.
What Are the Best Times to Call San Diego?
The best time to call San Diego is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add San Diego to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.
What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in San Diego?
Today in San Diego, sunrise is at 7:00 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 57m. Solar noon occurs at 12:58 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and San Diego's latitude.
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