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Time in San DiegoUTC-07

Live clock and time-zone data for San Diego, United States — Los_Angeles (America/Los_Angeles), UTC-07 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:45
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07
Abbreviation
PDT
Population
1,426,000
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Cultural and business context

San Diego keeps time under Los_Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) — a UTC-07 offset from UTC at the moment. Most United States workplaces operate from 09:00 to 17:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in San Diego, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)15:00 ↔ 11:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 12:00
Compare: San Diego ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in San Diego?

San Diego is currently UTC-07 from UTC, on the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

How many hours is San Diego ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between San Diego and São Paulo is +4h.

When is noon in San Diego?

Noon in San Diego corresponds to UTC-07 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Does San Diego observe daylight saving time?

Yes — San Diego shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What time is it in San Diego when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in San Diego based on today's offset.

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