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Time in Santa Cruz Now

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01:00:30pm
Monday, September 7, 2026
America/Los_Angeles | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7
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City Information

Population
64,220
Coordinates
Decimal:36.9741, -122.0308
DMS:36°58′27″N, 122°01′51″W

Time zone info for Santa Cruz

Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
UTC Offset
UTC-7
DST
Observed
Santa Cruz observes DST (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
March
8
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC-7 / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
The time was set forward 1h from 2:00 am to 3:00 am local time on March 8, 2026.
November
1
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC-8 / Pacific Standard Time (PST).
The time will be set back 1h from 2:00 am to 1:00 am local time on November 1, 2026.

Where is Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is in California

Population: 64,220

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz

What time is it in Santa Cruz right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Santa Cruz, United States. Right now, Santa Cruz uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7, and the display updates automatically.

What time zone does Santa Cruz use?

Santa Cruz uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.

What is the UTC offset for Santa Cruz?

The current UTC offset for Santa Cruz is shown as UTC-7. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.

What does the time abbreviation mean in Santa Cruz?

PDT is the short label for the current local timezone used in Santa Cruz. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.

Is Santa Cruz on Daylight Saving Time today?

No, Santa Cruz does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Its local civil time stays on the same UTC offset throughout the year.

What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and my location?

The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Santa Cruz; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.

What is the best time to call or meet someone in Santa Cruz?

For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Santa Cruz, using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Santa Cruz working hours.

How do I convert Santa Cruz time to another city?

Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Santa Cruz, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7.

Does Santa Cruz use the same time all year?

Santa Cruz does not move its clocks for daylight saving time, so the local timezone offset remains stable across the year.

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