What time zone is California in?

California uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Bogota.

Does California observe daylight saving time?

No. California uses COT (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in California, Santander Department, Colombia

5:55:08 AM

05:55:08

Friday, November 6, 2026

COT (Colombia Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Bogota

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Time zone details

California does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in California

Sunrise5:40 AMSolar noon11:35 AMSunset5:29 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Colombia
Administrative area: Santander Department
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Colombian Peso (COP)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +57
Population: 573
Elevation: Approximately 2,027 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 7° 20' N / 72° 56' W

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Clock changes in California

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Solar noon: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 49 min19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:18 AM – 5:51 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:53 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:42 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination7%

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Friday, November 6, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:40 AM (east, 106.1°)
Sunset: 5:29 PM (west, 253.8°)
Day length: 11 hr 49 min19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:35 AM (66.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 5:51 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:42 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:23 AM (east, 97.0°)
Moonset: 3:35 PM (west, 260.0°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 6	5:40 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 49 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	5:41 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 49 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	5:41 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 48 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	5:41 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 48 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	5:41 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 48 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	5:42 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 48 min	17 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 12	5:42 AM	5:29 PM	11 hr 47 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Colombia

Mon, Nov 16, 2026Independence of Cartagena
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?: California uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Bogota.
When is the next clock change in California?: No clock changes are scheduled for California in the next 12 months
Does California observe daylight saving time?: No. California uses COT (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of California?: California is UTC−5 all year