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California, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Novato, California, United States — updated live every second. Novato observes the Pacific Daylight Time timezone (PDT, UTC-7, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Novato now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Novato time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Novato
What Time Is It in Novato Right Now?
The current local time in Novato, California, United States is 05:07:39 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Novato 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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05:07:39 PM
PDT · UTC-7
Novato Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Novato 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
Novato 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 Novato Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Novato (PDT, UTC-7) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Novato 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: Novato is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Novato 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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