Current Time in Carlsbad, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.16° N, 117.35° W
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #285 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: California
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: PDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Carlsbad is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC−08:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (PDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Carlsbad, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Carlsbad
Carlsbad gets 14h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Carlsbad is at 05:40 and sunset in Carlsbad is at 20:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 57m near the December solstice to 14h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Carlsbad and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Carlsbad's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
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Prayer Times in Carlsbad
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Jun ● | 03:54 | 05:40 | 12:50 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:54 | 05:40 | 12:51 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:54 | 05:41 | 12:51 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:55 | 05:41 | 12:51 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:55 | 05:41 | 12:51 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:55 | 05:41 | 12:52 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 03:56 | 05:42 | 12:52 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Carlsbad
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Moon Phases & Times for Carlsbad
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How Far Is Carlsbad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 129 km | NW (320deg) |
| New York | 3,902 km | ENE (65deg) |
| London | 8,791 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,945 km | NW (307deg) |
| Paris | 9,119 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,785 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Moscow | 9,846 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,777 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Carlsbad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Carlsbad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.2deg S, 62.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad
What time is it in Carlsbad right now?
The current local time in Carlsbad is 22:45 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Carlsbad follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Carlsbad in?
Carlsbad uses the America/Los_Angeles IANA time zone (UTC−08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Carlsbad?
Is Carlsbad on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Carlsbad is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad today?
Today in Carlsbad: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 20:01, giving 14h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Carlsbad tonight?
The moon phase over Carlsbad tonight is Waxing Crescent with 43.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Carlsbad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Carlsbad, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.