Fresno is on standard time, UTC−8 (PST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
Fresno and your time
Fresno at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 36.75° N, 119.77° W |
Time zone in Fresno
The America/Los_Angeles rules put Fresno on standard time (UTC−8 (PST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Fresno, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in Fresno, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
Fresno time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Fresno, it is 5:00 PM in London, 4:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 12:00 PM in Washington D.C.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min ahead | 13 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Fresno
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Fresno is at 5:40 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:22 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Fresno
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:08 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Fresno
Fresno lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Fresno
All the places listed below keep the same time as Fresno.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Modesto | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bakersfield | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salinas | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stockton | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Jose | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Maria | 208 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunnyvale | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Fresno’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Fresno, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Fresno today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
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Plan around the time in Fresno
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fresno in?
Fresno uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Fresno?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Fresno and London?
Fresno is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 7 hours, because Fresno and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Fresno on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Fresno, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Fresno?
About 14 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.