Time Carlsbad - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 7 h (PDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 8 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 7 h (PDT) |
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What time is it in Carlsbad?
The current time in Carlsbad is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Carlsbad is in United States, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Carlsbad is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −7:00. The next clock change in Carlsbad is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in Carlsbad.
Time zone and clock changes in Carlsbad
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −7:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −3:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Carlsbad
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Carlsbad at 06:58 and sets at 18:09 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:33.
More about Carlsbad
See the location and GPS coordinates of Carlsbad, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Carlsbad and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Carlsbad
What time is it in Carlsbad right now?
The current time in Carlsbad is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What is the time difference between Carlsbad and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in Carlsbad.
Does Carlsbad observe daylight saving time?
Carlsbad is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −7:00. The next clock change in Carlsbad is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Carlsbad?
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Carlsbad at 06:58 and sets at 18:09 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:33.
