Current Time in Santa Barbara, United States
Santa Barbara is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Santa Barbara
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Los_Angeles |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between Santa Barbara and other cities
Daylight saving time in Santa Barbara
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
Santa Barbara time FAQ
What time is it in Santa Barbara right now?
Santa Barbara is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Santa Barbara, updated every second.
What time zone is Santa Barbara in?
Santa Barbara is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Santa Barbara observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.
Other cities in USA
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.