Current Date And Time In Bakersfield, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:37:43 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 373,640
District: Kern County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bakersfield, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bakersfield — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bakersfield | |
| District / County | Kern County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 373,640 | |
| Area | 389.18 km² (150.26 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in California | #9 of 1246 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 123 | |
| In Feet | 404 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.37 | |
| Longitude | -119.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.373° N 119.019° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 22' 24" N 119° 1' 7" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 22.4' N 119° 1.12' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 419 km North-Northwest of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (369 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 93302 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1869-01-01 |
Bakersfield is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Kern County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bakersfield as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in California
The latitude and longitude of Bakersfield pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 123 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bakersfield on the map
Bakersfield runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bakersfield run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bakersfield exchange rates
To ring a number in Bakersfield from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bakersfield and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bakersfield ranks #9 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 419 km North-Northwest of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Bakersfield
Bakersfield has a recorded population of approximately 373,640 people. That places it #9 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
Bakersfield spans approximately 389.18 square kilometers (150.26 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bakersfield sits within Kern County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Bakersfield keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 07:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bakersfield price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bakersfield currency page.
Bakersfield is about 419 km North-Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Bakersfield for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bakersfield lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 369 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bakersfield sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
