Check the current local time in Sacramento, California, United States, with accurate and up-to-date time zone information. This page includes current time details, UTC offset, daylight saving status, and time differences with major cities worldwide to help you plan calls, meetings, and travel.
Current Time
Sacramento follows Pacific Time (PT)
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC -8
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC -7
Quick Facts
- Country: United States
- State: California
- Region: North America
- Time Zone: Pacific Time (PT)
- UTC Offset: UTC -8 (winter) / UTC -7 (summer)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Time Zone Identifier: America/Los_Angeles
Time Difference From
- Sydney: +18 to +19 hours ahead
- New York: +3 hours ahead
- London: +8 hours ahead
- Tokyo: +17 hours ahead
Daylight Saving Time
Sacramento observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward 1 hour in March and back 1 hour in November.
Best Time to Call
The best time to call Sacramento is 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (local time)
- From Sydney: late night to early afternoon (1:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- From London: afternoon to late evening
- From New York: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sacramento in?
Sacramento is in Pacific Time (PT), which is UTC -8 in standard time and UTC -7 during daylight saving.
Does Sacramento observe daylight saving time?
Yes, clocks change twice a year in March and November.
Is Sacramento the same time as Los Angeles?
Yes, both cities share the same Pacific Time zone.
Where It Is Used / Located
Sacramento is the capital city of California, located in the western United States, in North America. It sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers.
Additional Notes
Sacramento uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone and follows seasonal daylight saving changes, which can affect time differences when scheduling internationally.
Time Zone Converter
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