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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)

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

7:23:34 PM

19:23:34

Saturday, November 14, 2026

PST (Pacific Standard Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

McChord Air Force Base is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in McChord Air Force Base

Sunrise7:12 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset4:35 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, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Solar noon: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 23 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:39 AM – 5:08 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:02 AM – 5:45 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:26 AM – 6:21 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:12 AM (southeast, 116.5°)
Sunset: 4:35 PM (southwest, 243.3°)
Day length: 9 hr 23 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:54 AM (24.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:39 AM – 5:08 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:02 AM – 5:45 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:26 AM – 6:21 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:12 PM (southeast, 126.8°)
Moonset: 8:44 PM (southwest, 235.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:12 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 23 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:14 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 21 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:15 AM	4:33 PM	9 hr 18 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:16 AM	4:32 PM	9 hr 16 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:18 AM	4:31 PM	9 hr 13 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:19 AM	4:30 PM	9 hr 11 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:21 AM	4:29 PM	9 hr 08 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous 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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)
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