Current Time in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA

12:06:03 PM

12:06:03

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

America/Los_Angeles

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San Juan Capistrano is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San Juan Capistrano

Sunrise7:03 AMSolar noon12:34 PMSunset6:05 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
Orange County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
36,454
Elevation
37 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 30' N / 117° 39' W
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San Juan Capistrano follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Los Angeles

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Clock changes in San Juan Capistrano

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
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 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
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(44.2° 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
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for San Juan Capistrano

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Upcoming public holidays in California

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

Nearby scheduled airports for San Juan Capistrano, California, USA

John Wayne Orange County International AirportSNALarge airport · Serves Santa Ana27.2 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · SNA / KSNA

About 27.2 km (16.9 mi) northwest of San Juan Capistrano

Scheduled airline service in source data

McClellan-Palomar AirportCLDMedium airport · Serves Carlsbad54.7 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · CLD / KCRQ

About 54.7 km (34.0 mi) southeast of San Juan Capistrano

Scheduled airline service in source data

Long Beach International AirportLGBLarge airport · Serves Long Beach57.1 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · LGB / KLGB

About 57.1 km (35.5 mi) northwest of San Juan Capistrano

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Frequently asked questions

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