Geographic position of Riverside
Riverside is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.9534° N, 117.3962° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,780 km (2,349 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,239 km (3,877 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,798 km (8,574 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,840 km (6,736 mi) west
Riverside 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 Riverside
With a population of 317,261, Riverside ranks as the 67th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Riverside
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD / KSBD) is a major international airport located about 22 km (13 mi) from Riverside.
Current local time at the airport is 08:56:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Riverside
Riverside 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 Riverside
Business hours in Riverside (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 Riverside
Compare time in Riverside with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Riverside in?
Riverside 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 Riverside at UTC-7.
What time is it in Riverside right now?
The current local time in Riverside is 08:56:41 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Riverside observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Riverside 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 Riverside?
Riverside is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Riverside?
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the nearest airport to Riverside, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:41.
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