Current Time in San Jose, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PDTUTC-7
San Jose 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
37.34° N, 121.89° W
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose to New York | +3 hours | |
| San Jose to London | +8 hours | |
| San Jose to Dubai | +11 hours | |
| San Jose to New Delhi | +12 hours 30 minutes | |
| San Jose to Tokyo | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of San Jose. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in San Jose
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of San Jose. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Jose?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:08 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as San Jose?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. San Jose follows Pacific Time.