Current time in San Diego
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Local time in San Diego
The time in San Diego is 6 hours behind UTC and 1 hour behind Ashburn. The current timezone in San Diego is Central Standard Time (CST). San Diego is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in San Diego starts at March 7, 2026.
Details for the time in San Diego
| Current time | 7:42 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central Standard Time (CST)
DST: Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Chicago |
| Your time difference | 1 hour behind Ashburn |
| UTC time difference | UTC-6 6 hours behind UTC |
San Diego Daylight Saving Time (DST)
San Diego uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in San Diego.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 1, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 7, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 31, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |