Zone Name
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
34.8°
Live Global Time
Current time in Bakersfield
Live local time in Bakersfield, California, United States. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC -7
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
−7 h
Analog Clock
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Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Bakersfield Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Bakersfield, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Bakersfield?
The current local time in Bakersfield updates live on this page. The timezone is Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), with a UTC offset of UTC -7.
What timezone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield currently uses the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) timezone (UTC -7). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Bakersfield?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Bakersfield in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Bakersfield observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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