Current Local Time in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, United States (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo
☀️Climate
Mediterranean with mild year-round temperatures (8-26°C). Little rain May-October.
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📍About San Luis Obispo Time Zone
San Luis Obispo is located in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-8). As a significant city in United States, San Luis Obispo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in San Luis Obispo is 3 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with San Luis Obispo, consider that standard business hours are typically Laid-back SLO pace. Thursday night Farmers Market is a must. local time. San Luis Obispo observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
San Luis Obispo has a population of approximately 47K (285K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call San Luis Obispo from abroad, use the country code +1 805. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, San Luis Obispo time is 3 hours behind New York, and 8 hours behind London. This makes San Luis Obispo ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: San Luis Obispo Time
- • Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 35.28°, -120.66°
- • Calling Code: +1 805