Current Time in Santa Cruz, United States
Santa Cruz 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 Cruz
| 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 Cruz and other cities
Daylight saving time in Santa Cruz
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 Cruz time FAQ
What time is it in Santa Cruz right now?
Santa Cruz is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Santa Cruz, updated every second.
What time zone is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Santa Cruz 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 Cruz and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Santa Cruz.
Other cities in USA
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.