What time zone is Aptos in?

Aptos currently uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.

When is the next clock change in Aptos?

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

Current Time in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California, USA

4:54:25 PM

16:54:25

Friday, September 11, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Aptos is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Aptos

Sunrise6:46 AMSolar noon1:04 PMSunset7:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 6,220
Elevation: 33 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 36° 58' N / 121° 53' W

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Clock changes in Aptos

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Solar noon: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 34 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:20 AM – 7:47 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:49 AM – 8:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:18 AM – 8:49 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:46 AM (east, 83.8°)
Sunset: 7:20 PM (west, 275.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 34 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:04 PM (57.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:20 AM – 7:47 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 8:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 8:49 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:22 AM (east, 90.0°)
Moonset: 7:34 PM (west, 266.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:46 AM	7:20 PM	12 hr 34 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:47 AM	7:19 PM	12 hr 32 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:48 AM	7:17 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:49 AM	7:16 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:49 AM	7:14 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:50 AM	7:13 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:51 AM	7:11 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in California

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Aptos in?: Aptos currently uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in Aptos?: Clocks in Aptos move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from PDT (UTC−07:00) to PST (UTC−08:00)
Is Aptos currently on daylight saving time?: Aptos is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Aptos right now?: Aptos is currently UTC−07:00