Time Now in Downey, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.94° N, 118.13° W
Elevation: 36 m above sea level
Population rank: #286 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: PDT
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
Downey keeps its clocks on UTC−08:00, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Downey sits at a modest 36 m above sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 3931 km away. A major centre in the United States, Downey keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Downey sees 12h 49m between a 06:27 sunrise and a 19:16 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Downey
Daylight Hours in Downey
Downey gets 12h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Downey is at 06:27 and sunset in Downey is at 19:16.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:57 | 06:26 | 12:52 | 16:28 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:58 | 06:27 | 12:51 | 16:28 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:59 | 06:28 | 12:51 | 16:27 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:00 | 06:28 | 12:51 | 16:26 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:01 | 06:29 | 12:50 | 16:26 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:02 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:25 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:03 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:24 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Downey
Sunrise
in Downey
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Downey
↓
7:16 PM
Day Length
12h 49m
Dawn
in Downey
6:01 AM
Dusk
in Downey
7:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Downey
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
69.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:13
Distances & Clock Changes in Downey
How Far Is Downey From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,931 km | ENE (66deg) |
| London | 8,760 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,835 km | NW (306deg) |
| Paris | 9,090 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 9,779 km | NNE (13deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,891 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,665 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sydney | 12,077 km | WSW (241deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Downey?
Downey next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Downey's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Downey and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.9deg S, 61.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downey
What time is it in Downey right now?
The current local time in Downey is 07:44 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Downey follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Downey in?
Downey uses the America/Los_Angeles IANA time zone (UTC-07:00). 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 Downey?
Is Downey on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Downey as of September 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Downey today?
Today in Downey: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 19:16, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Downey tonight?
The moon phase over Downey tonight is Waning Gibbous with 69.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Downey?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Downey, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.