Quick facts
- Sacramento is 7:00 behind GMT right now
- Sacramento's time zone is Pacific Time
What Time Is It In Sacramento?
What is the current time in Sacramento, California
The current time in Sacramento, California is
6:35 PM
The date is May 19, 2024
What Time Zone is Sacramento, California In?
Sacramento is in Pacific Time time zone, also sometimes abbreviated to PT. There are many cities and states in this time zone. This time zone consists of two "sub" time zones: PST and PDT. It is one or the other, depending on the time of year. In PT, clocks are typically moved forward and backwards anually (once forward and once backward every year).
| Timezone | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT Offset | -7:00 | -7:00 | -5:00 | -4:00 |
| 12-hour time | 9:35 PM | 8:35 PM | 6:35 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 24-hour time | 21:35 | 20:35 | 18:35 | 18:35 |
| Military time | 2135 | 2035 | 1835 | 1835 |
Sacramento has a unique blend of mild and rainy springs, hot and dry summers, mild and dry falls, and cool winters for California. The city hosts a variety of events and traditions throughout the year, such as the California State Fair in the summer and the Farm-to-Fork Festival in the fall. Compared to other cities in California, Sacramento's seasons are fairly typical, but the city's proximity to historical monuments and tourist traps, such as San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, make it a great central location for exploring the state. It takes approximately 2 hours to travel to suburbs such as Roseville, Elk Grove, and Folsom without traffic .
Spring
- Average temperature: 60-75°F
- Climate: Mild and rainy
- Unique traditions and events: Sacramento Music Festival, Sacramento County Fair
- Average daylight: 12-14 hours
Summer
- Average temperature: 85-95°F
- Climate: Hot and dry
- Unique traditions and events: California State Fair, Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
- Average daylight: 14-15 hours
Fall
- Average temperature: 60-80°F
- Climate: Mild and dry
- Unique traditions and events: Farm-to-Fork Festival, Sacramento Film Festival
- Average daylight: 11-13 hours
Winter
- Average temperature: 45-55°F
- Climate: Cool and rainy
- Unique traditions and events: Global Winter Wonderland, Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker
- Average daylight: 9-10 hours
Sacramento is the capital city of California, located in the Pacific Time Zone. It is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). The nearest timezone border is approximately 30 miles east of Sacramento, where it changes to Mountain Time. The travel time to the nearest states, Nevada and Oregon, is approximately 2-3 hours by car. The neighboring cities of Sacramento include Elk Grove, Roseville, and Davis. If someone were to drive from Sacramento across America, it would take approximately 40 hours to reach New York City. Learn more about traveling to Sacramento and explore the city's rich history and culture.
| Destination | Distance (miles) | Time (hours) | Timezone Change (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 156 | 3.12 | 0 |
| White House in Washington D.C. | 2,797 | 55.94 | -3 |
| Denali National Park | 2,907 | 58.14 | -4 |
| Las Vegas Strip | 571 | 11.42 | 0 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 2,764 | 55.28 | -3 |
| Niagara Falls | 2,365 | 47.3 | -3 |
| Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco | 87 | 1.74 | 0 |
| Yellowstone | 1,018 | 20.36 | -1 |
| Manhattan | 2,835 | 56.7 | -3 |
| Grand Canyon | 731 | 14.62 | 0 |
Other times in the United States
The United States has four main time zones and six time zones including Alaska and Hawaii. Time can span between six hours and range from -5 UTC hours to -10 UTC, making time in Sacramento change by a 6 hour time frame in the United States. Here are the most popular current times across the USA.
| City | State | Timezone | 12-hour time | 24 hour time | Military time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | Eastern Time | 2:29 PM | 14:29 | 1429 |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Eastern Time | 2:29 PM | 14:29 | 1429 |
| Boston | Massachusetts | Eastern Time | 2:29 PM | 14:29 | 1429 |
| Chicago | Illinois | Central Time | 1:29 PM | 13:29 | 1329 |
| Phoenix | Arizona | Mountain Time | 11:29 AM | 11:29 | 1129 |
| Los Angeles | California | Pacific Time | 11:29 AM | 11:29 | 1129 |