Current Date And Time In San Luis Obispo, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:19:38 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 47,339
District: San Luis Obispo County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | San Luis Obispo | |
| District / County | San Luis Obispo County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 47,339 | |
| Area | 34.41 km² (13.29 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in California | #218 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 | 71 | |
| In Feet | 233 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.28 | |
| Longitude | -120.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.283° N 120.66° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 16' 58" N 120° 39' 35" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 16.97' N 120° 39.58' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 374 km North of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (454 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 93401 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1772-01-01 |
San Luis Obispo is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under San Luis Obispo County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 71 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open San Luis Obispo on the map
San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo exchange rates
To ring a number in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, San Luis Obispo ranks #218 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 374 km North 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 Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo has a recorded population of approximately 47,339 people. That places it #218 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
San Luis Obispo spans approximately 34.41 square kilometers (13.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
San Luis Obispo sits within San Luis Obispo County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
San Luis Obispo keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:18 AM and sets around 07:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in San Luis Obispo price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our San Luis Obispo currency page.
San Luis Obispo is about 374 km North of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near San Luis Obispo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from San Luis Obispo lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 454 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close San Luis Obispo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
