What time zone is Alta Sierra in?

Alta Sierra uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.

When is the next clock change in Alta Sierra?

Clocks in Alta Sierra move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from PDT (UTC−07:00) to PST (UTC−08:00)

Does Alta Sierra observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Alta Sierra observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Alta Sierra?

Alta Sierra is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

Current Time in Alta Sierra, Kern County, California, USA

1:40:03 PM

13:40:03

Sunday, October 25, 2026

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Alta Sierra is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Alta Sierra

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:38 PMSunset6:05 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: California
County: Kern County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,047
Elevation: 1,743 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 43' N / 118° 33' W

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Clock changes in Alta Sierra

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:38 PM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 55 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:43 AM – 6:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:13 AM – 7:02 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:44 AM – 7:31 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:10 AM (east, 104.6°)
Sunset: 6:05 PM (west, 255.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 55 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:38 PM (42.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:43 AM – 6:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:13 AM – 7:02 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 7:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:38 PM (east, 70.5°)
Moonset: 6:39 AM (west, 286.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:10 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 55 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:11 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 53 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:12 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 51 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:13 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:14 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:15 AM	6:00 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:16 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in California

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alta Sierra in?: Alta Sierra uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in Alta Sierra?: Clocks in Alta Sierra move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from PDT (UTC−07:00) to PST (UTC−08:00)
Does Alta Sierra observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Alta Sierra observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Alta Sierra?: Alta Sierra is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer