DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -08:00 → UTC -07:00
Daylight Saving Time in Bakersfield
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Bakersfield, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Bakersfield, United States
America/Los_Angeles
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -07:00 → UTC -08:00
Daylight Saving Time in Bakersfield in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -08:00UTC -07:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -07:00UTC -08:00
DST Dates for Bakersfield by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Bakersfield Use Daylight Saving Time?
Bakersfield has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/Los_Angeles time zone data.
Bakersfield Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Bakersfield is America/Los_Angeles.
Daylight Saving Time in Bakersfield FAQ
Does Bakersfield observe daylight saving time?
Bakersfield has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/Los_Angeles time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Bakersfield in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Bakersfield on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Bakersfield in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Bakersfield on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles.
Do the clocks change in Bakersfield in 2026?
Yes. Bakersfield has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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