What time zone is California in?

California uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in California?

Clocks in California move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

Does California observe daylight saving time?

Yes. California observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of California?

California is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in California, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, USA

7:00:32 AM

07:00:32

Sunday, October 25, 2026

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

California is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in California

Sunrise7:25 AMSolar noon12:50 PMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Maryland
County: Saint Mary's County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 11,857
Elevation: 30 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 18' N / 76° 30' W

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Clock changes in California

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Solar noon: 12:50 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 50 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:57 AM – 6:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:27 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:43 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:25 AM (east, 104.9°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 254.9°)
Day length: 10 hr 50 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:50 PM (39.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:57 AM – 6:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:43 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:40 PM (east, 70.6°)
Moonset: 6:46 AM (west, 285.9°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:25 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:26 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:27 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:28 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:29 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:30 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:31 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Maryland

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Native American Heritage Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?: California uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in California?: Clocks in California move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does California observe daylight saving time?: Yes. California observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of California?: California is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer