Geographic position of Sacramento
Sacramento is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.5816° N, 121.4944° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,295 km (2,669 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,724 km (3,557 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,314 km (8,894 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,573 km (6,570 mi) west
Sacramento 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 Sacramento
With a population of 524,943, Sacramento ranks as the 41st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) is a major international airport serving Sacramento directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:58:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Sacramento
Sacramento 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 Sacramento
Business hours in Sacramento (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 Sacramento
Compare time in Sacramento with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sacramento in?
Sacramento 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 Sacramento at UTC-7.
What time is it in Sacramento right now?
The current local time in Sacramento is 08:58:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sacramento observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Sacramento is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sacramento?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the airport serving Sacramento. The current local time at the airport is 08:58:53.
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