What time zone is California in?

California currently uses Colombia Time (COT). Its IANA time zone is America/Bogota.

What is the UTC offset in California right now?

California is currently UTC−05:00

Current Time in California, Santander Department, Colombia

11:07:43 PM

23:07:43

Wednesday, October 14, 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

Sunrise5:39 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset5:36 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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Solar noon: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 57 min23 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:17 AM – 5:57 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:53 AM – 6:22 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:46 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination16%

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:39 AM (east, 98.2°)
Sunset: 5:36 PM (west, 261.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 57 min23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:37 AM (74.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:17 AM – 5:57 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 6:22 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:49 AM (southeast, 116.6°)
Moonset: 8:42 PM (southwest, 242.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 14	5:39 AM	5:36 PM	11 hr 57 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 15	5:39 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 57 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:39 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 56 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:39 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 56 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:39 AM	5:34 PM	11 hr 56 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:39 AM	5:34 PM	11 hr 55 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:39 AM	5:33 PM	11 hr 55 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Colombia

Mon, Nov 2, 2026All Saints' Day
Mon, Nov 16, 2026Independence of Cartagena
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?: California currently uses Colombia Time (COT). 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?: California does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in California right now?: California is currently UTC−05:00