Current Time in National City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.68° N, 117.1° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #727 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 50m 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
Daylight Hours in National City
National City gets 14h 13m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 19:53.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in National City
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun ● | 03:57 | 05:40 | 12:46 | 16:29 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 03:56 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:29 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 03:56 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:29 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 03:56 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:29 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:56 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:29 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:55 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:29 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:55 | 05:40 | 12:48 | 16:30 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for National City
Sunrise
in National City
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in National City
↓
7:53 PM
Day Length
14h 12m
Dawn
in National City
5:12 AM
Dusk
in National City
8:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for National City
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
75.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:07
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:07
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How Far Is National City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 186 km | NW (325deg) |
| New York | 3,904 km | ENE (64deg) |
| London | 8,822 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,995 km | NW (307deg) |
| Paris | 9,149 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,738 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Moscow | 9,892 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,830 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in National City?
National City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
National City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from National City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.7deg S, 62.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about National City
What time is it in National City right now?
The current local time in National City is 12:20 on Friday, June 05, 2026. National City follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is National City in?
National City 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 National City?
National City is UTC−08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to National City local time, shift the clock −08:00 hours backward.
Is National City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — National City is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in National City today?
Today in National City: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 19:53, giving 14h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over National City tonight?
The moon phase over National City tonight is Waning Gibbous with 75.3% illumination.
What is solar time in National City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In National City, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.