Current Time in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is a city in California, home to about 525,000 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
6:44 AM / 7:19 PM
Population
525,000
Sacramento vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 9 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
Other cities on Pacific Time
Cities near Sacramento
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sacramento in?
Sacramento is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does Sacramento observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Sacramento observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Sacramento today?
Today, sunrise in Sacramento is around 6:44 AM and sunset is around 7:19 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Sacramento?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.