Geographic position of Fresno
Fresno is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.7477° N, 119.7724° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,091 km (2,542 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,928 km (3,683 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,110 km (8,768 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,683 km (6,638 mi) west
Fresno 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 Fresno
With a population of 542,107, Fresno ranks as the 40th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fresno
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT / KFAT) is a major international airport serving Fresno directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:56:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Fresno
Fresno 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 Fresno
Business hours in Fresno (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 Fresno
Compare time in Fresno with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fresno in?
Fresno 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 Fresno at UTC-7.
What time is it in Fresno right now?
The current local time in Fresno is 08:56:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fresno observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fresno 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 Fresno?
Fresno is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fresno?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the airport serving Fresno. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:59.
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