Time Now in Carson, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.83° N, 118.28° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #396 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 55m 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
Carson 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 Carson, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Carson
Daylight Hours in Carson
Carson gets 14h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Carson is at 05:55 and sunset in Carson is at 20:03.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 54m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Carson and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Carson
What is the current local time in Carson?
The live local time in Carson is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Carson currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Carson in?
Carson uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Carson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carson is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Carson's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Carson.
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Prayer Times in Carson
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:11 | 05:54 | 12:59 | 16:43 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:12 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:43 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:13 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:44 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:14 | 05:56 | 12:59 | 16:44 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:15 | 05:57 | 12:59 | 16:44 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:16 | 05:57 | 12:59 | 16:44 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:17 | 05:58 | 12:59 | 16:44 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Carson
Sunrise
in Carson
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Carson
↓
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 08m
Dawn
in Carson
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Carson
8:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Carson
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Carson
How Far Is Carson From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,949 km | ENE (66deg) |
| London | 8,778 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,831 km | NW (306deg) |
| Paris | 9,108 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 9,794 km | NNE (13deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,897 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,663 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sydney | 12,059 km | WSW (241deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Carson?
Carson next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Carson's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Carson and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.8deg S, 61.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carson
What time is it in Carson right now?
The current local time in Carson is 07:27 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Carson follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Carson in?
Carson 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 Carson?
Is Carson on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Carson is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carson today?
Today in Carson: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 20:03, giving 14h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Carson tonight?
The moon phase over Carson tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Carson?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Carson, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.