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Current Date And Time In San Diego, United States

Friday, 31 July 2026
21:20:11 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,404,452
District: San Diego County

🌎 San Diego, California, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about San Diego, 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 San Diego — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

San Diego, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSan Diego
District / CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,404,452
Area964.51 km² (372.40 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in California#2 of 1246 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter20
In Feet66
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.72
Longitude-117.16
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.716° N 117.165° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 42' 57" N 117° 9' 53" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 42.94' N 117° 9.88' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital760 km North-Northwest of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryTijuana, Mexico (28 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:00 AM
Sunset🌅 07:49 PM
Day Length13h 48m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code92134
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1769-07-16

San Diego – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About San Diego, California

San Diego is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under San Diego County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies San Diego 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of San Diego

The latitude and longitude of San Diego pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 20 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open San Diego on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in San Diego

San Diego 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

💰 Currency Used in San Diego

Payments and pricing in San Diego 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. › San Diego exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for San Diego

To ring a number in San Diego 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 San Diego and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 San Diego's Standing Within California

By recorded population, San Diego ranks #2 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 760 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 San Diego

📊 How This San Diego Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of San Diego into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for San Diego to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the California market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around San Diego. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego

👥 What is the population of San Diego?

San Diego has a recorded population of approximately 1,404,452 people. That places it #2 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is San Diego in square kilometers?

San Diego spans approximately 964.51 square kilometers (372.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is San Diego in?

San Diego sits within San Diego County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is San Diego in?

San Diego keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 07:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in San Diego?

Businesses and shops in San Diego price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our San Diego currency page.

📍 How far is San Diego from the state capital?

San Diego is about 760 km North-Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near San Diego for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from San Diego lands you closest to Tijuana, Mexico, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close San Diego sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.