What time zone is Indian Wells in?

Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells?

Clocks in Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Indian Wells?

Indian Wells is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

Current Time in Indian Wells, Riverside County, California, USA

1:40:12 PM

13:40:12

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Indian Wells is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Indian Wells

Sunrise6:58 AMSolar noon12:29 PMSunset5:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,289
Elevation: 27 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 33° 43' N / 116° 20' W

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Clock changes in Indian Wells

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: 6:58 AM
Solar noon: 12:29 PM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 01 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:33 AM – 6:25 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:03 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:34 AM – 7:23 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:58 AM (east, 104.2°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 255.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 01 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:29 PM (44.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:33 AM – 6:25 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:03 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 7:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:32 PM (east, 70.9°)
Moonset: 6:27 AM (west, 285.8°)
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	6:58 AM	5:59 PM	11 hr 01 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:59 AM	5:58 PM	10 hr 59 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:00 AM	5:57 PM	10 hr 57 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:01 AM	5:56 PM	10 hr 56 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:02 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 54 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:02 AM	5:54 PM	10 hr 52 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:03 AM	5:53 PM	10 hr 50 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
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Frequently asked questions

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