What time zone is Capitola in?

Capitola 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 Capitola?

Clocks in Capitola 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 Capitola observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Capitola?

Capitola is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

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

8:53:57 PM

20:53:57

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Capitola is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Capitola

Sunrise7:25 AMSolar noon12:51 PMSunset6:18 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

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 10,189
Elevation: 4 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 36° 58' N / 121° 57' W

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Clock changes in Capitola

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
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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: 7:25 AM
Solar noon: 12:51 PM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 53 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:58 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:28 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:58 AM – 7:45 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:25 AM (east, 104.7°)
Sunset: 6:18 PM (west, 255.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 53 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:51 PM (40.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:58 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:28 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:58 AM – 7:45 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:49 PM (east, 70.0°)
Moonset: 6:55 AM (west, 286.7°)
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	7:25 AM	6:18 PM	10 hr 53 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:26 AM	6:16 PM	10 hr 51 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:27 AM	6:15 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:28 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:29 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:30 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:31 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 5 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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Capitola in?: Capitola 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 Capitola?: Clocks in Capitola 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 Capitola observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Capitola observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Capitola?: Capitola is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer