Time Now in Merced, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 37.3° N, 120.48° W
Elevation: 52 m above sea level
Population rank: #480 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 1h 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
Merced 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 Merced, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Merced
Daylight Hours in Merced
Merced gets 14h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merced is at 05:55 and sunset in Merced is at 20:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 35m near the December solstice to 14h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Merced and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Merced right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Merced
What is the current local time in Merced?
The live local time in Merced is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Merced currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Merced in?
Merced uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Merced observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merced is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Merced's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Merced.
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Prayer Times in Merced
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:02 | 05:54 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:04 | 05:55 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:05 | 05:56 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:06 | 05:56 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:07 | 05:57 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:08 | 05:58 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:09 | 05:59 | 13:08 | 16:59 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Merced
Sunrise
in Merced
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Merced
↓
8:20 PM
Day Length
14h 25m
Dawn
in Merced
5:24 AM
Dusk
in Merced
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Merced
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Merced
How Far Is Merced From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 414 km | SSE (150deg) |
| New York | 3,987 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,446 km | NW (304deg) |
| London | 8,567 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Paris | 8,902 km | NE (34deg) |
| Moscow | 9,461 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,258 km | ESE (118deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,262 km | NW (310deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Merced?
Merced next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Merced's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Merced and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.3deg S, 59.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merced
What time is it in Merced right now?
The current local time in Merced is 22:05 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Merced follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Merced in?
Merced 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 Merced?
Is Merced on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Merced is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Merced today?
Today in Merced: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 20:20, giving 14h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Merced tonight?
The moon phase over Merced tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Merced?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Merced, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.