Current local time in National City, United States
PDT · UTC-07:00 · Pacific Daylight Time
About National City
National City, California, United States uses the Pacific Daylight Time time zone (America/Los_Angeles), currently UTC-07:00. Population: about 61,060.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | California |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′N / 117°06′W |
| Population: | 61,060 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in National City
| IANA time zone: | America/Los_Angeles |
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| Time zone name: | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
National City is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-08:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-08:00 (PST) |
Sunrise and sunset in National City today
| Sunrise: | 06:58 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:32 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:33 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (PDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from National City
- London−8 hNational City is 8 hours behind London
- New York−3 hNational City is 3 hours behind New York
- Abuja−8 hNational City is 8 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about National City time
What time zone is National City in?
National City uses the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Does National City observe daylight saving time?
National City is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-08:00.
What is the time difference between National City and London?
Right now National City is 8 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between National City and New York?
Right now National City is 3 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.