What time is it in Salem right now?

Salem 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 Salem in?

Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:55 AM and sets at about 8:41 PM local time in Salem, giving roughly 14h 46m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.

United States · Oregon

Current local time in Salem

Salem 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

Salem, Oregon

02:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−7

Salem 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: Oregon
Coordinates: 44.94°, -123.04°
Population: 175,535
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Salem today

Computed from Salem'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: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Solar noon: 1:19 PM
Day length: 14h 46m
Civil dawn: 5:15 AM
Civil dusk: 9:21 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:33 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:03 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Salem time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Salem is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	same time
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	8h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	11h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	16h behind

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Working with Salem 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.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Salem and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Los_Angeles.Track clock changesSee exactly when Salem next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Salem beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Salem offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Los_Angeles baked in, not guessed.

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Salemtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Salem right now?: Salem 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 Salem in?: Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:55 AM and sets at about 8:41 PM local time in Salem, giving roughly 14h 46m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.