Current Local Time in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, United States (PDT)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Bakersfield follows Pacific Time (PT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between PST (UTC−8) and PDT (UTC−7).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Los_AngelesData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Hot semi-arid with very hot summers (28-38°C) and mild foggy winters (4-14°C). Very dry.
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📍About Bakersfield Time Zone
Bakersfield is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-7). Bakersfield observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bakersfield Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Bakersfield Time
- Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 35.37, -119.02
- Calling Code: +1 661
🌐Time Difference from Bakersfield
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 5:19 AM | +3h | |
| 🌅London | 10:19 AM | +8h | |
| 🌆Tokyo | 6:19 PM | +16h | |
| 🌅Paris | 11:19 AM | +9h | |
| ☀️Dubai | 1:19 PM | +11h | |
| 🌆Singapore | 5:19 PM | +15h | |
| 🌆Hong Kong | 5:19 PM | +15h | |
| 🌆Shanghai | 5:19 PM | +15h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Bakersfield is in the PST/PDT time zone (UTC-7). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Bakersfield is located in United States.
Bakersfield is in the PST/PDT time zone, which is UTC-7. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
Yes, Bakersfield observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to November. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Bakersfield is 8 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 4:00 AM in Bakersfield. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 6:00 AM in Bakersfield. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Bakersfield is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (PST/PDT). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Bakersfield and your location.
Standard business hours in Bakersfield are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST/PDT. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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