Current time in Reno, NV
Pacific Time UTC−8 · IANA zone America/Los_Angeles
Time zone details
| Time zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
|---|---|
| Standard time | PST, UTC−8 (early Nov – mid Mar) |
| Daylight time | PDT, UTC−7 (mid Mar – early Nov) |
| DST clock change | Forward 1 h, 2nd Sunday of March · Back 1 h, 1st Sunday of November |
| Sunrise today | — |
| Sunset today | — |
| Day length | — |
| Coordinates | 39.53° N, 119.81° W |
Time difference from Reno
| City | Local time now |
|---|---|
| New York | +3 h |
| Chicago | +2 h |
| Denver | +1 h |
| Phoenix | +1 / 0 h |
| Anchorage | −1 h |
| Honolulu | −2 / −3 h |
Reno's clock is identical to Sacramento, San Francisco, and the rest of the Pacific Time Zone.
About time in Reno
Reno is the seat of Washoe County on the Truckee River, tucked against the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada only a few miles from the California line.
The city dates to 1868, when the Central Pacific Railroad platted a townsite on its route over the Sierra — a line whose timetables ran on the railroad-coordinated Pacific time that became official across the country in 1883.
Nevada's placement in the Pacific zone means the drive west on I-80 to Sacramento or the trip south to Lake Tahoe's California shore involves no clock change, even as travelers cross the state boundary repeatedly around the lake.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Reno in?
Reno is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). It observes Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
What is the time difference between Reno and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Reno throughout the calendar, as both cities follow the same daylight saving dates. Noon in Reno is 3:00 PM in New York.
Does Reno observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and back one hour at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November. In 2026 the changes fall on March 8 and November 1.