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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -08:00 (PST) |
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What time is it in Santa Cruz?
The current time in Santa Cruz is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Santa Cruz is in United States, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Santa Cruz is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Santa Cruz is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in Santa Cruz.
Time zone and clock changes in Santa Cruz
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −8:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −3:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Santa Cruz
Today, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Santa Cruz at 06:43 and sets at 17:00 (local time), giving 10 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:52.
More about Santa Cruz
See the location and GPS coordinates of Santa Cruz, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Santa Cruz and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Santa Cruz
What time is it in Santa Cruz right now?
The current time in Santa Cruz is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in Santa Cruz.
Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?
Santa Cruz is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Santa Cruz is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Santa Cruz?
Today, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Santa Cruz at 06:43 and sets at 17:00 (local time), giving 10 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:52.
