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Current Time in San Diego, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
PSTUTC-8
San Diego time zone
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA: America/Los_Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC-8
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
32.72° N, 117.16° W
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
4:55 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego to New York | +3 hours | |
| San Diego to London | +8 hours | |
| San Diego to Dubai | +12 hours | |
| San Diego to New Delhi | +13 hours 30 minutes | |
| San Diego to Tokyo | +17 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of San Diego. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in San Diego
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Diego?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 4:55 PM local time, giving 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as San Diego?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. San Diego follows Pacific Time.