Current Time in Modesto
California, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Modesto, California, United States — updated live every second. Modesto observes the Pacific Daylight Time timezone (PDT, UTC-7, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Modesto now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Modesto time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Modesto
What Time Is It in Modesto Right Now?
The current local time in Modesto, California, United States is 05:03:46 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Modesto 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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05:03:46 PM
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Modesto Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Modesto 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
Modesto 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.
How to Compare Modesto Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Modesto (PDT, UTC-7) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Modesto 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: Modesto is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Modesto 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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