Standard time applies in San Jose right now, at UTC−8. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−7.
San Jose and your time
San Jose 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 | 37.34° N, 121.89° W |
Which time zone San Jose uses
The America/Los_Angeles rules put San Jose on standard time (UTC−8 (PST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and San Jose is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Clock changes in San Jose, 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 |
Time difference between San Jose and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in San Jose: the clock reads 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 |
Some gaps change during the year because San Jose and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in San Jose
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in San Jose grows from 9 hours 35 minutes to 14 hours 44 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 9 minutes.
Daylight through the year in San Jose
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 35 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.
When the sun is highest in San Jose
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in San Jose: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time and 1:10 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near San Jose
Every city below shares San Jose’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fremont | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hayward | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Mateo | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oakland | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Francisco | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Concord | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antioch | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share San Jose’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as San Jose, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as San Jose today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in San Jose
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose 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 San Jose?
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 San Jose and London?
San Jose 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 San Jose and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is San Jose on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Jose, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in San Jose?
About 14 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 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.