Current Time in Nevada
Pacific Time · Carson City
Time zone
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (PST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Capital
- Carson City
- Largest city
- Las Vegas
- Known as
- Silver State
Most of Nevada is in the Pacific Time zone. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−8, written PST at this time of year. Nevada observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
The state capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas.
Areas on a different time
Sunrise and sunset
Today in Carson City
- Sunrise
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- Solar noon
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- Sunset
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- Day length
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Daylight through the year
Hours of daylight on the 21st of each month, calculated for Carson City.
Weather in Carson City
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- Humidity
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- Chance of rain
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Source: U.S. National Weather Service.
Daylight saving time
Dates by yearDifference from other U.S. zones
Convert a time| Time zone | Current time | Compared with Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 5:08 PM | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 4:08 PM | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 3:08 PM | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 2:08 PM | Same time |
| Alaska Time | 1:08 PM | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii–Aleutian Time | 12:08 PM | 2 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:08 PM | 8 hours ahead |
Cities in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nevada in?
Most of Nevada is in the Pacific Time zone. The current offset is UTC−8, shown as PST. West Wendover, on the Utah border, officially uses Mountain Time.
Does Nevada observe daylight saving time?
Nevada observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
What is the time difference between Nevada and New York?
Nevada is currently 3 hours behind New York.
Does Nevada have more than one time zone?
Yes. West Wendover, on the Utah border, officially uses Mountain Time. The rest of Nevada uses Pacific Time.