Time in Bakersfield, United States now
9:41:27 AM
Saturday, July 4, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Time zone
PDT
UTC-07:00
America/Los_Angeles
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:14 PM
Day length 14h 28m
Solar noon 1:00 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in California (8)
Bakersfield facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.3733, -119.0187
- Population
- 373,640
Frequently asked
What time is it in Bakersfield right now?
The current local time in Bakersfield is shown above and updates live every second. Bakersfield is on PDT (UTC-07:00).
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-07:00).
Is Bakersfield on daylight saving time?
Yes. Bakersfield is currently observing daylight saving time (PDT, UTC-07:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and New York?
New York is +3h relative to Bakersfield (New York is currently 12:41 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
