Current Time in Bakersfield, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PDTUTC-7
Bakersfield time zone
Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
IANA: America/Los_Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC-7
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (PDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
35.37° N, 119.02° W
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield to New York | +3 hours | |
| Bakersfield to London | +8 hours | |
| Bakersfield to Dubai | +11 hours | |
| Bakersfield to New Delhi | +12 hours 30 minutes | |
| Bakersfield to Tokyo | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Bakersfield. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Bakersfield
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is on Pacific Time (IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles). It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) as standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during daylight saving time.
Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:56 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Bakersfield?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Bakersfield follows Pacific Time.