Current Time in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

5:13:58 PM

17:13:58

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Jamaica

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise6:00 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset6:05 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
Jamaica
Administrative area
St. Elizabeth
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

Practical

Languages
English
Population
8,217
Elevation
Approximately 13 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
18° 03' N / 77° 41' W
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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 05 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination96%
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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 05 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(71.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 05 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 04 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 03 min1 min shorter than the previous day
12 hr 02 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 01 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min1 min shorter than the previous day
11 hr 59 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Santa Cruz

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Upcoming national public holidays in Jamaica

  1. National Heroes Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz currently uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). Its IANA time zone is America/Jamaica.
When is the next clock change in Santa Cruz?
No clock changes are scheduled for Santa Cruz in the next 12 months
Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?
Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Santa Cruz right now?
Santa Cruz is currently UTC−05:00