California: Time Zone and Map with Current Time in Major Cities

Overview

California, located on the west coast of the United States, is in the Pacific Time Zone. The state uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) during standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) during Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Current Time in Major Cities

• Los Angeles: [Current Time]
• San Francisco: [Current Time]
• San Diego: [Current Time]
• Sacramento: [Current Time]
• San Jose: [Current Time]

Time Zone Information

The Pacific Time Zone is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) during standard time (PST) and 7 hours behind UTC during daylight saving time (PDT).

DST Dates

California observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Key Facts

* California is the most populous state in the United States. * Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the country. * California is home to some of the world's top universities, including Stanford University and UC Berkeley. * The state's economy is diverse, with major industries including technology, agriculture, and tourism.