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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)

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, Nevada County, California, USA

8:28:03 PM

20:28:03

Saturday, November 14, 2026

PST (Pacific Standard Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Alta Sierra is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Alta Sierra

Sunrise6:46 AMSolar noon11:48 AMSunset4:50 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 6,911
Elevation: 704 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 08' N / 121° 03' W

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Clock changes in Alta Sierra

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Solar noon: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 04 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:17 AM – 5:18 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:45 AM – 5:51 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:22 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:46 AM (southeast, 113.2°)
Sunset: 4:50 PM (southwest, 246.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 04 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:48 AM (32.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:17 AM – 5:18 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 5:51 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:22 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:36 AM (southeast, 121.8°)
Moonset: 9:07 PM (southwest, 239.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	6:46 AM	4:50 PM	10 hr 04 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:47 AM	4:49 PM	10 hr 02 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:48 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 00 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:50 AM	4:48 PM	9 hr 58 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:51 AM	4:47 PM	9 hr 56 min	1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:52 AM	4:46 PM	9 hr 54 min	1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:53 AM	4:46 PM	9 hr 53 min	1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in California

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas 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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)
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