Current Time in California Now (Live Update)

This article helps you confirm the current time in California and avoid common scheduling mistakes.

For an always‑updating live clock, open the dedicated page here: California time.

Quick takeaway

Use timezone names (ET/CT/MT/PT or the IANA form like America/Los_Angeles) and confirm with a live clock. This prevents mistakes when daylight saving rules change.

California time zone notes

California follows Pacific Time (PT). Major cities on the same clock include Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento. Use the live page for second‑by‑second updates: California time.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the time shown on UsInTimes?

We use official timezone identifiers so the clock follows the correct rules for daylight saving changes.

What should I include when scheduling across time zones?

Include the time and the timezone (ET/CT/MT/PT), or use an IANA name like America/New_York.

Where can I check a specific state?

Open the state page from the homepage, for example: /state/california or /state/new-york.