What time is it in Carlsbad right now?

Carlsbad is on America/Los_Angeles, currently UTC−7. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Carlsbad in?

Carlsbad uses the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles, which is UTC−7 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Carlsbad observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−8.

What time do the sun rise and set in Carlsbad today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:06 AM and sets at about 7:44 PM local time in Carlsbad, giving roughly 13h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:56 PM.

United States · California

Current local time in Carlsbad

Carlsbad keeps time on the America/Los_Angeles zone, currently UTC−7. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Carlsbad, California

08:58

Fri, Jul 31UTC−7

Carlsbad time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset: UTC−7
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−8
Country: United States
Region: California
Coordinates: 33.16°, -117.35°
Population: 114,746
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad today

Computed from Carlsbad's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Solar noon: 12:56 PM
Day length: 13h 39m
Civil dawn: 5:34 AM
Civil dusk: 8:16 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:36 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:14 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Carlsbad time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Carlsbad is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:58 AM	same time
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:58 PM	8h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:58 PM	11h behind
TokyoJapan	12:58 AM	16h behind

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Working with Carlsbad time

Scheduling across America/Los_Angeles is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

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Carlsbadtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Carlsbad right now?: Carlsbad is on America/Los_Angeles, currently UTC−7. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Carlsbad in?: Carlsbad uses the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles, which is UTC−7 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Carlsbad observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−8.
What time do the sun rise and set in Carlsbad today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:06 AM and sets at about 7:44 PM local time in Carlsbad, giving roughly 13h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:56 PM.