Current Local Time in Monterey
Monterey, United States (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Monterey 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
🏢Business Hours in Monterey
☀️Climate
Mediterranean with mild temperatures year-round (10-20°C). Frequent fog. Cool summers.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Monterey Time Zone
Monterey is located in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-8). As a significant city in United States, Monterey serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Monterey is 3 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Monterey, consider that standard business hours are typically Aquarium 10 AM to 5 PM. Cannery Row tourist-focused hours. Carmel shops close early. local time. Monterey observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Monterey has a population of approximately 30K (440K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Monterey from abroad, use the country code +1 831. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Monterey time is 3 hours behind New York, and 8 hours behind London. This makes Monterey ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Monterey Time
- • Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 36.60°, -121.89°
- • Calling Code: +1 831