Most meters Mon-Sat 8am–6pm; some to 8-10pm and Sundays

What the rule says

Majority of ~5,300 city meters: Monday-Saturday 8am–6pm. Hospitality Zone downtown and Hillcrest Commercial run until 8pm. 2025 CPD changes extended many meters by 2 hours and added Sunday enforcement in Pacific Beach (to 10pm), Mid-City El Cajon Blvd, Uptown and Downtown commercial areas. Always check the stickered sign. Port of San Diego waterfront meters are a different agency. Enforcement: SDPD; hours on the sign win. Rate: $2.50/hr most meters. Limit: Posted; commonly 2-4 hours.

When it applies

Schedule

Mon-Sat typical; some Sun 8:00am-18:00 or 20:00 or 22:00 · $2.50/hr most meters · Posted; commonly 2-4 hours

If you get it wrong

Citation

City-wide meter window

Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency

City of San Diego Parking Meter Operations (Treasurer) / SDPD enforcement

Last verified

Aug 28, 2026 — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (45d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Official source

https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/meterops(opens in a new tab)