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Lancaster ranks
#71 for last to reach the new day.
Lat/Long: 34.7° N, 118.14° W
Elevation: 719 m above sea level
Population rank: #178 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
Lancaster 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 Lancaster, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lancaster
Daylight Hours in Lancaster
Lancaster gets 14h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lancaster is at 05:53 and sunset in Lancaster is at 20:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lancaster and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Lancaster
What is the current local time in Lancaster?
The live local time in Lancaster is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lancaster currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Lancaster in?
Lancaster uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Lancaster observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lancaster is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Lancaster's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lancaster.
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Prayer Times in Lancaster
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:07 | 05:52 | 12:58 | 16:45 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:08 | 05:53 | 12:58 | 16:45 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:09 | 05:54 | 12:58 | 16:45 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:10 | 05:54 | 12:59 | 16:45 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:11 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:45 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:12 | 05:56 | 12:59 | 16:45 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:13 | 05:56 | 12:59 | 16:45 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lancaster
Sunrise
in Lancaster
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Lancaster
↓
8:04 PM
Day Length
14h 11m
Dawn
in Lancaster
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Lancaster
8:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lancaster
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Lancaster
How Far Is Lancaster From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 73 km | S (188deg) |
| New York | 3,898 km | ENE (67deg) |
| London | 8,691 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,785 km | NW (306deg) |
| Paris | 9,021 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 9,697 km | NNE (13deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,934 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,610 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lancaster?
Lancaster next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lancaster's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lancaster and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.7deg S, 61.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster
What time is it in Lancaster right now?
The current local time in Lancaster is 01:03 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Lancaster follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Lancaster in?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Is Lancaster on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lancaster is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lancaster today?
Today in Lancaster: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 20:04, giving 14h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lancaster tonight?
The moon phase over Lancaster tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Lancaster?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lancaster, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.