Current Local Time in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Santa Cruz follows Pacific Time (PT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between PST (UTC−8) and PDT (UTC−7).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Los_AngelesData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Santa Cruz
☀️Climate
Mediterranean with mild year-round temperatures (10-24°C). Cool summers. Fog common.
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📍About Santa Cruz Time Zone
Santa Cruz is located in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-8). As a significant city in United States, Santa Cruz serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Santa Cruz is 3 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Santa Cruz, consider that standard business hours are typically Beach town vibes. Downtown Pacific Avenue is walkable. Boardwalk opens seasonally. local time. Santa Cruz observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 65K (275K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Santa Cruz from abroad, use the country code +1 831. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Santa Cruz time is 3 hours behind New York, and 8 hours behind London. This makes Santa Cruz ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Santa Cruz Time
- • Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 36.97°, -122.03°
- • Calling Code: +1 831