Geographic position of Modesto
Modesto is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.6391° N, 120.9969° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,190 km (2,604 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,829 km (3,622 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,209 km (8,829 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,666 km (6,628 mi) west
Modesto 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 Modesto
With a population of 211,266, Modesto ranks as the 121st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Modesto
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK / KSCK) is a regional airport located about 35 km (22 mi) from Modesto.
Current local time at the airport is 04:28:03.
Daylight saving time changes in Modesto
Modesto 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 Modesto
Business hours in Modesto (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 Modesto
Compare time in Modesto with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Modesto in?
Modesto 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 Modesto at UTC-7.
What time is it in Modesto right now?
The current local time in Modesto is 04:28:03 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Modesto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Modesto 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 Modesto?
Modesto is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Modesto?
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is the nearest airport to Modesto, located about 35 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:28:03.
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