Geographic position of Irvine
Irvine is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.6695° N, 117.8231° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,748 km (2,329 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,271 km (3,897 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,767 km (8,554 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,916 km (6,783 mi) west
Irvine lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Irvine
With a population of 256,927, Irvine ranks as the 93rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Irvine
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA / KSNA) is a major international airport serving Irvine directly.
Current local time at the airport is 04:28:14.
Daylight saving time changes in Irvine
Irvine 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 Irvine
Business hours in Irvine (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 Irvine
Compare time in Irvine with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Irvine in?
Irvine 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 Irvine at UTC-7.
What time is it in Irvine right now?
The current local time in Irvine is 04:28:14 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Irvine observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Irvine 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 Irvine?
Irvine is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Irvine?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is the airport serving Irvine. The current local time at the airport is 04:28:14.
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