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Palo Alto

California, United States

21 Jun 2026

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United States: common questions

What is the current time in Palo Alto, California?

Palo Alto uses Pacific Time (PT) (America/Los_Angeles), which is UTC-7 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city observes daylight saving time seasonally.

Does Palo Alto observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Palo Alto observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward and fall back with the rest of California, United States.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and major cities?

New York (EST/EDT): Palo Alto is 3 hours ahead of New York.

Chicago (CST/CDT): Palo Alto is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

Los Angeles (PST/PDT): Palo Alto is the same offset as Los Angeles.

What region is Palo Alto in?

Palo Alto is in California. See other cities in the state via the location links on this page.

What is Palo Alto known for?

Palo Alto is a populated place in California, United States, using Pacific Time (PT) (UTC-7) for local civil time. Coordinates: 37.44188°N, -122.14302°E.