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

8:27:08 PM

20:27:08

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Kensington is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Kensington

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon11:53 AMSunset4:57 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView 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 PST3:00 AM PDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 09 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 09 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 09 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 07 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 06 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 04 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 01 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 59 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kensington

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Upcoming public holidays in California

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