Geographic position of Bakersfield
Bakersfield is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.3733° N, 119.0187° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,938 km (2,447 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,081 km (3,779 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,957 km (8,672 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,803 km (6,713 mi) west
Bakersfield lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bakersfield
With a population of 373,640, Bakersfield ranks as the 58th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bakersfield
Meadows Field (BFL / KBFL) is a regional airport serving Bakersfield directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:57:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Bakersfield
Bakersfield uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bakersfield
Business hours in Bakersfield (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bakersfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bakersfield at UTC-7.
What time is it in Bakersfield right now?
The current local time in Bakersfield is 08:57:23 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bakersfield is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bakersfield?
Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport serving Bakersfield. The current local time at the airport is 08:57:23.
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