City in California

Current Local Time in Sacramento

Current local time and time zone in Sacramento, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 68°F now🕔 4:04 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 525.000

Current local time in Sacramento

4:04 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now11:04 PM
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:49 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:49 PM
Daylight11h 48m
Solar noon12:55 PM
Golden hour (am)7:01 AM - 8:01 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:49 PM - 6:49 PM
Blue hour (am)6:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:49 PM - 7:19 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 76%
Moonrise9:55 PM
Moonset1:05 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Sacramento

TypeCity
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
Population525.000
Known forGold Rush history and farm-to-fork
Local time4:04 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Sacramento is a city in California. Sacramento is known for Gold Rush history and farm-to-fork. It has a population of about 525.000.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Sacramento with clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 57°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sacramento is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 82 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Emerald Bay State Park and Yosemite National Park.

In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 94°F is 14.4°F above the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Sacramento today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sacramento?

Sacramento is a city in California. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Sacramento right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sacramento?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sacramento, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sacramento in?

Sacramento observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:04 PM.

How many people live in Sacramento?

Sacramento has a population of approximately 525.000.

What is the nearest airport to Sacramento?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 82 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sacramento?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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