Current local time in El CajonCalifornia, United States
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America/Los_AngelesUTC−8 / UTC−7
El Cajon keeps Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Daylight saving time in El Cajon
El Cajon changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7
Cities on the same time as El Cajon
These places show the same clock as El Cajon every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Fresno
- In other countries
Tijuana (Mexico)
El Cajon time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−8
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Coordinates
- 32.79°, -116.96°
- Population
- 103,679
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in El Cajon today
Computed from El Cajon'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
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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El Cajon time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | El Cajon is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 3h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 8h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 11h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 15h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 16h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 18h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
El Cajon time: questions and answers
- What time is it in El Cajon right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in El Cajon, updated every second from your device's clock. El Cajon keeps Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- What time zone is El Cajon in?
- El Cajon is in the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles: Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- Does El Cajon observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
- Which cities share El Cajon's time?
- Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland keep the same clock as El Cajon all year.
Planning something with El Cajon?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between El Cajon and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in El Cajon into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when El Cajon offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Los_Angeles time zone set correctly.
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