Local Time in California, Pennsylvania, USA at 1am

About the time in California

California, United States of America is in the Eastern Time time zone (EDT), currently UTC-04:00.

Eastern Time observes daylight saving time, so California shifts between EST and EDT through the year — it is currently on EDT.

The clock above shows the current local time in California. Use the converter to translate it to other cities and time zones.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?

California is in Eastern Time (EDT), currently UTC-04:00.

What is the UTC offset in California?

California is currently UTC-04:00.

Does California observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Eastern Time switches between EST (standard) and EDT (daylight saving) during the year.