# Current time in Palo Alto

[18.6°](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/weather-forecast/US/California/Palo%20Alto/>)

Live Global Time

Current local time for Palo Alto, California, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.

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Zone Name

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC Offset

UTC-08:00

DST starts

Mar 8, 2026

DST ends

Nov 1, 2026

## Analog Clock

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## Sun & Moon

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## Palo Alto Time Guide

This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Palo Alto, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.

Need neighboring cities in California? Use the links on this page to compare local time and daylight context without switching tools.

## Quick FAQ

### What time is it right now in Palo Alto?

The current local time in Palo Alto updates live on this page. The timezone is Pacific Standard Time (PST), with a UTC offset of UTC-08:00.

### What timezone is Palo Alto in?

Palo Alto currently uses the Pacific Standard Time (PST) timezone (UTC-08:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.

### What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Palo Alto?

You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Palo Alto in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.

### Does Palo Alto observe daylight saving time?

This page shows whether Palo Alto observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.

### How can I compare nearby cities in California?

Use the Nearby Cities list for California to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.

## Nearby Cities

Current local time for Palo Alto, California, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.

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