Current Local Time in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States (PDT)
14:46:16
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
☀️Day
🌅7:27 AM
🌇7:11 PM
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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📞+1 831
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OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies
⏰Time Zone Facts
🕐PST/PDT
🌐UTC-8/-7
🔄Yes (Mar–Nov)
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America/Los_Angeles236
Data: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Mediterranean with mild year-round temperatures (10-24°C). Cool summers. Fog common.
🏛️Top Attractions
Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkUC Santa CruzNatural Bridges State BeachMonterey BayMystery Spot
📍About Santa Cruz Time Zone
Santa Cruz is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-7). Santa Cruz time is 2 hours behind New York.
Santa Cruz observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Santa Cruz Time
- Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 36.97, -122.03
- Calling Code: +1 831