What Time Is It In San Jose?

What is the current time in San Jose, California

The current time in San Jose, California is

3:04 AM

The date is April 26, 2024

Quick facts

San Jose is 7:00 behind GMT right now
San Jose's time zone is Pacific Time

What Time Zone is San Jose, California In?

San Jose 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	6:04 AM	5:04 AM	3:04 AM	3:04 AM
24-hour time	06:04	05:04	03:04	03:04
Military time	0604	0504	0304	0304

Compared to other cities in California, San Jose is an up-and-coming technology hub along with gorgeous California skies. While it may not have the same historical monuments or tourist traps as other cities, it offers a variety of events and festivals that showcase the diversity of the community. San Jose is also conveniently located near popular suburbs such as Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View, all within a 30-minute drive. However, it may take several hours to travel to other popular tourist destinations in the state such as Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Spring

Average temperature: 60-70°F
Climate: Mild and rainy
Unique traditions and events: San Jose Jazz Festival, Silicon Valley Comic Con
Average daylight: 12-14 hours

Summer

Average temperature: 80-90°F
Climate: Warm and dry
Unique traditions and events: San Jose Obon Festival, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
Average daylight: 14-15 hours

Fall

Average temperature: 60-70°F
Climate: Mild and dry
Unique traditions and events: San Jose Dia de los Muertos Festival, San Jose Harvest Festival
Average daylight: 11-13 hours

Winter

Average temperature: 50-60°F
Climate: Cool and rainy
Unique traditions and events: Christmas in the Park, San Jose Holiday Parade
Average daylight: 9-10 hours

San Jose is a city located in the northern part of California, in the Pacific Time Zone. It is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). The nearest timezone border is approximately 20 miles east of San Jose, which is the Mountain Time Zone. The travel time to the nearest states, Nevada and Oregon, is approximately 4-5 hours by car. San Francisco and Oakland are the neighboring cities, which are located within a 1-hour drive from San Jose. If someone were to drive from San Jose across America, it would take approximately 40 hours. Learn more about traveling to San Jose and explore the city's vibrant culture and attractions.

City	Distance (miles)	Time (hours)	Timezone Change (hours)
Yosemite National Park	123	2.5	0
White House in Washington D.C.	2,797	55.9	-3
Denali National Park	3,042	60.8	-4
Las Vegas Strip	570	11.4	0
Citizens Bank Park	2,737	54.7	-3
Niagara Falls	2,438	48.8	-3
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco	48	1	0
Yellowstone	1,007	20.1	-1
Manhattan	2,891	57.8	-3
Grand Canyon	831	16.6	-1

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 San Jose 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	4:43 PM	16:43	1643
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Eastern Time	4:43 PM	16:43	1643
Boston	Massachusetts	Eastern Time	4:43 PM	16:43	1643
Chicago	Illinois	Central Time	3:43 PM	15:43	1543
Phoenix	Arizona	Mountain Time	1:43 PM	13:43	1343
Los Angeles	California	Pacific Time	1:43 PM	13:43	1343

Fast Facts About San Jose

What time zone is San Jose in?

San Jose is in the Pacific Time time zone

What is San Jose time compared to UTC?

UTC or Coordinated Universal Time is the global time standard, and San Jose is offset by -7:00.