Current Time in Kensington, Contra Costa County, California, USA

12:24:08 PM

12:24:08

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Kensington is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kensington

Sunrise7:27 AMSolar noon12:53 PMSunset6:18 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 13 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
California
County
Contra Costa County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,077
Elevation
177 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
37° 54' N / 122° 16' W
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Clock changes in Kensington

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 50 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 50 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(39.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 50 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 46 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 44 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 39 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kensington

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Upcoming public holidays in California

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day after Thanksgiving Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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