Offset
There is no time difference between Pacific Time and San Diego.
Pacific Time (PDT) is currently the same time as San Diego (PDT).
PDT: UTC-7
PDT: UTC-7
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Pacific Time (9 AM–5 PM in San Diego).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Pacific Time (1:00 PM San Diego).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Pacific Time is also known as PST, or PDT. To call United States, dial +1.
San Diego uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.
San Diego is approximately 100 miles southeast of Pacific Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| PST | San Diego | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Pacific Time and San Diego observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 8:05 PM
- Day length
- 14h 23m
- Sunrise
- 5:41 AM
- Sunset
- 7:57 PM
- Day length
- 14h 16m
Daylight overlap: 14h 15m — 5:42 AM–7:57 PM in Pacific Time (5:42 AM–7:57 PM in San Diego). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Pacific Time
Other cities in Pacific Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Pacific Time
- BUR
- HHR
- LAX
- LGB
- SNA
- CLD
- SAN
- TIJ
- OAK
- SFO
Airports in Pacific Time
- BUR
- HHR
- LAX
- LGB
- SNA
- CLD
- SAN
- TIJ
- OAK
- SFO
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am PST in San Diego?
- 9:00 am PST is 9:00 am San Diego.
- What is 12:00 pm PST in San Diego?
- 12:00 pm PST is 12:00 pm San Diego.
- What is 12:30 pm PST in San Diego?
- 12:30 pm PST is 12:30 pm San Diego.
- What is 2:00 pm PST in San Diego?
- 2:00 pm PST is 2:00 pm San Diego.
- What is 5:00 pm PST in San Diego?
- 5:00 pm PST is 5:00 pm San Diego.
- What is 11:30 pm PST in San Diego?
- 11:30 pm PST is 11:30 pm San Diego.