Current Time in Chico
California, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Chico, California, United States — updated live every second. Chico observes the Pacific Daylight Time timezone (PDT, UTC-7, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Chico now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Chico time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Chico
What Time Is It in Chico Right Now?
The current local time in Chico, California, United States is 03:34:38 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Chico observes the Pacific Daylight Time timezone (PDT, UTC-7). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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03:34:38 PM
PDT · UTC-7
Chico Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Chico timezone details
- Timezone
- Pacific Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-7
- IANA Identifier
- America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- California
Chico is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard PDT time in the autumn.
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Chico Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- PDT
- Full Name
- Pacific Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-7
- IANA Zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- California
Daylight Saving Time: Chico is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Chico is located in United States (California) and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-7. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-8 standard).
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