What time zone is McChord Air Force Base in?

McChord Air Force Base uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.

When is the next clock change in McChord Air Force Base?

Clocks in McChord Air Force Base move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from PDT (UTC−07:00) to PST (UTC−08:00)

Does McChord Air Force Base observe daylight saving time?

Yes. McChord Air Force Base observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of McChord Air Force Base?

McChord Air Force Base is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

Current Time in McChord Air Force Base, Pierce County, Washington, USA

3:39:11 PM

15:39:11

Sunday, October 25, 2026

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

McChord Air Force Base is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in McChord Air Force Base

Sunrise7:42 AMSolar noon12:54 PMSunset6:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Washington
County: Pierce County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,507
Elevation: 93 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 08' N / 122° 29' W

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Clock changes in McChord Air Force Base

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

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Sunday, March 8, 2026past
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2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Solar noon: 12:54 PM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 21 min3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:11 AM – 6:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:35 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:00 AM – 7:46 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:42 AM (east, 107.2°)
Sunset: 6:04 PM (west, 252.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 21 min3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:54 PM (30.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:11 AM – 6:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:00 AM – 7:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:29 PM (northeast, 66.5°)
Moonset: 7:16 AM (west, 289.8°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:42 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 21 min	3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:44 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 18 min	3 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:45 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 15 min	3 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:47 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 12 min	3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:48 AM	5:57 PM	10 hr 09 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:50 AM	5:56 PM	10 hr 06 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:51 AM	5:54 PM	10 hr 03 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Washington

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is McChord Air Force Base in?: McChord Air Force Base uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in McChord Air Force Base?: Clocks in McChord Air Force Base move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from PDT (UTC−07:00) to PST (UTC−08:00)
Does McChord Air Force Base observe daylight saving time?: Yes. McChord Air Force Base observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of McChord Air Force Base?: McChord Air Force Base is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer