Geographic position of San Jose
San Jose is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.3394° N, 121.8950° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,157 km (2,583 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,862 km (3,642 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,175 km (8,808 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,788 km (6,703 mi) west
San Jose 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 San Jose
With a population of 997,368, San Jose ranks as the 16th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) is a major international airport serving San Jose directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:59:11.
Daylight saving time changes in San Jose
San Jose 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 San Jose
Business hours in San Jose (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 San Jose
Compare time in San Jose with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose 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 San Jose at UTC-7.
What time is it in San Jose right now?
The current local time in San Jose is 08:59:11 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Jose 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 San Jose?
San Jose is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to San Jose?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the airport serving San Jose. The current local time at the airport is 08:59:11.
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