California time zone
California is in the Pacific Time zone, which is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 during daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is observed.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is California in?
California is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does California observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
What is the UTC offset of California?
California is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 during daylight saving time.