Current Time in Oakland, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PDTUTC-7
Oakland 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
37.80° N, 122.27° W
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland to New York | +3 hours | |
| Oakland to London | +8 hours | |
| Oakland to Dubai | +11 hours | |
| Oakland to New Delhi | +12 hours 30 minutes | |
| Oakland to Tokyo | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Oakland. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Oakland
What time zone is Oakland in?
Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of Oakland. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Oakland?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 7:10 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Oakland?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Oakland follows Pacific Time.