What time zone is Santa Ynez in?

Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez?

Clocks in Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Santa Ynez?

Santa Ynez is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

Current Time in Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

8:27:25 PM

20:27:25

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Santa Ynez is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Santa Ynez

Sunrise6:33 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:55 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 4,418
Elevation: 185 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 34° 36' N / 120° 04' W

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Clock changes in Santa Ynez

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Solar noon: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 23 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:06 AM – 5:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:36 AM – 5:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:06 AM – 6:22 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:33 AM (east, 111.8°)
Sunset: 4:55 PM (west, 248.0°)
Day length: 10 hr 23 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:44 AM (37.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:06 AM – 5:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 5:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 6:22 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:18 AM (southeast, 119.8°)
Moonset: 9:17 PM (southwest, 241.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	6:33 AM	4:55 PM	10 hr 23 min	1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:34 AM	4:55 PM	10 hr 21 min	1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:35 AM	4:54 PM	10 hr 20 min	1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:36 AM	4:54 PM	10 hr 18 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:37 AM	4:53 PM	10 hr 17 min	1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:38 AM	4:53 PM	10 hr 15 min	1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:39 AM	4:52 PM	10 hr 14 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in California

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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