What time zone is Maricopa in?

Maricopa 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 Maricopa?

Clocks in Maricopa 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 Maricopa observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Maricopa?

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

Current Time in Maricopa, Kern County, California, USA

10:06:27 AM

10:06:27

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Maricopa is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Maricopa

Sunrise7:12 AMSolar noon12:41 PMSunset6:10 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,192
Elevation: 269 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 03' N / 119° 24' W

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Clock changes in Maricopa

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: 7:12 AM
Solar noon: 12:41 PM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 58 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:46 AM – 6:36 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:16 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:47 AM – 7:35 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:12 AM (east, 104.4°)
Sunset: 6:10 PM (west, 255.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 58 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:41 PM (42.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:46 AM – 6:36 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 7:35 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:42 PM (east, 70.5°)
Moonset: 6:42 AM (west, 286.2°)
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	7:12 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 58 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:13 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 56 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:14 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 54 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:15 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 52 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:16 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 50 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:17 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 48 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:18 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 46 min	1 min 56 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 Maricopa in?: Maricopa 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 Maricopa?: Clocks in Maricopa 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 Maricopa observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Maricopa observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Maricopa?: Maricopa is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer