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: 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
Downey 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 Downey, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Downey
Daylight Hours in Downey
Downey gets 14h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Downey is at 05:54 and sunset in Downey is at 20:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Downey and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Downey
What is the current local time in Downey?
The live local time in Downey is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Downey currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Downey in?
Downey uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Downey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Downey is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Downey's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Downey.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:10 | 05:53 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:11 | 05:54 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:12 | 05:55 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:13 | 05:55 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:14 | 05:56 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:15 | 05:57 | 12:59 | 16:43 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:16 | 05:57 | 12:59 | 16:43 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Downey
Sunrise
in Downey
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Downey
↓
8:02 PM
Day Length
14h 08m
Dawn
in Downey
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Downey
8:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Downey
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:26
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 07:06 on Friday, July 17, 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−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 Downey?
Is Downey on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Downey is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Downey today?
Today in Downey: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:02, giving 14h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Downey tonight?
The moon phase over Downey tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.6% 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.