Geographic position of Pasadena
Pasadena is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.6911° N, 95.2091° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,305 km (2,054 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,714 km (4,172 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,324 km (8,279 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,207 km (5,721 mi) west
Pasadena 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 Pasadena
With a population of 153,784, Pasadena ranks as the 191st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Pasadena
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU / KHOU) is a major international airport serving Pasadena directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:35:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Pasadena
Pasadena uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Pasadena
Business hours in Pasadena (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Pasadena
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pasadena in?
Pasadena follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Pasadena at UTC-5.
What time is it in Pasadena right now?
The current local time in Pasadena is 06:35:53 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pasadena observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Pasadena is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pasadena?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the airport serving Pasadena. The current local time at the airport is 06:35:53.
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