Geographic position of Oakland
Oakland is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.8044° N, 122.2708° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,208 km (2,615 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,810 km (3,610 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,227 km (8,840 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,754 km (6,682 mi) west
Oakland 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 Oakland
With a population of 419,267, Oakland ranks as the 52nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Oakland
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK / KOAK) is a major international airport serving Oakland directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:57:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Oakland
Oakland 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 Oakland
Business hours in Oakland (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 Oakland
Compare time in Oakland with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oakland in?
Oakland 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 Oakland at UTC-7.
What time is it in Oakland right now?
The current local time in Oakland is 08:57:23 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oakland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oakland 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 Oakland?
Oakland is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oakland?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the airport serving Oakland. The current local time at the airport is 08:57:23.
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