Zone Name
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
34.1°
Live Global Time
Current time in El Centro
Live local time in El Centro, 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
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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El Centro Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for El Centro, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in El Centro?
The current local time in El Centro updates live on this page. The timezone is Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), with a UTC offset of UTC -7.
What timezone is El Centro in?
El Centro 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 El Centro?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for El Centro in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does El Centro observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether El Centro observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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