What time zone is Gonzales in?

Gonzales 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 Gonzales?

Clocks in Gonzales 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 Gonzales observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Gonzales?

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

Current Time in Gonzales, Monterey County, California, USA

5:52:28 AM

05:52:28

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Gonzales is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gonzales

Sunrise7:23 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset6:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,473
Elevation: 41 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 36° 30' N / 121° 26' W

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Clock changes in Gonzales

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
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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:57 AM – 6:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:26 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:42 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:23 AM (east, 105.1°)
Sunset: 6:15 PM (west, 254.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:49 PM (40.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:57 AM – 6:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:26 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:42 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:24 PM (northeast, 63.4°)
Moonset: 8:05 AM (northwest, 293.9°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:23 AM	6:15 PM	10 hr 52 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:24 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:25 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:26 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:27 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:28 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:29 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 2 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 Gonzales in?: Gonzales 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 Gonzales?: Clocks in Gonzales 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 Gonzales observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Gonzales observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Gonzales?: Gonzales is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer