Current Time in Palo Alto, California, United States
5:56:28 PM PDT
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Time Zone
- PDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-7
- Daylight Saving Time
- PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~67K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Palo Alto right now?
- The current time in Palo Alto is 5:56 PM PDT (GMT-7). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Palo Alto with other cities.
- Does Palo Alto observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Palo Alto is currently observing daylight saving time (PDT). Clocks will return to standard time (PST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Palo Alto?
- Palo Alto is at GMT-7 (PDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.