Current Local Time in Palo Alto, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States.
PST/PDT UTC-07:00
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Relative to UTC
-7 hours
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Noon here = 19:00 UTC
09:00 here = 16:00 UTC
12:00 here = 19:00 UTC
17:00 here = 00:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:21
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18:56
Today
The small hours in Palo Alto. The city sleeps before dawn. The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-7
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-8
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | California |
| Timezone | PST/PDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-07:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 66,853 |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| Coordinates | 37.44°N, -122.14°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | +3h | --:-- |
| London | +7h | --:-- |
| Paris | +8h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +11h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +12h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +15h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +16h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +18h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +4h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +9h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +15h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Palo Alto?
Standard business hours in Palo Alto are 09:00–17:00 local time (PST/PDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Palo Alto?
Palo Alto is currently at UTC-07:00. The timezone identifier is PST/PDT. When it is noon in Palo Alto, it is 19:00 UTC. You can embed a live Palo Alto clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Palo Alto?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Palo Alto. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Palo Alto observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Palo Alto observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-7. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-8.
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Palo Alto uses PST/PDT timezone (UTC-7). Daylight saving time is observed.