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Current time in Bakersfield, United States

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Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
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About time in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone. It moves between UTC-8 (PST) and UTC-7 (PDT) over the year as daylight saving time begins and ends.

Because Bakersfield changes its clocks, the time difference between Bakersfield and places that do not, or that change on different dates, can shift for a few weeks each year. The live table below always uses the offsets in effect right now.

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Bakersfield time compared with major cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bakersfield in?

Bakersfield, United States is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which is UTC-8 (PST) or UTC-7 (PDT).

Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Bakersfield switches between UTC-8 (PST) and UTC-7 (PDT) when daylight saving time starts and ends. The section above shows when the next change happens.

How far ahead of or behind UTC is Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 8 hours behind UTC or 7 hours behind UTC, depending on the time of year.