What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz uses Peru Time (PET, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Lima.

Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

No. Santa Cruz uses PET (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Provincia de Cutervo, Cajamarca Department, Peru

10:10:13 AM

10:10:13

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PET (Peru Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Lima

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise5:50 AMSolar noon11:59 AMSunset6:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Peru
Administrative area: Cajamarca Department
District: Provincia de Cutervo
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Dialing code: +51
Elevation: 1,686 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 05' S / 78° 51' W

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Solar noon: 11:59 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 18 min19 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:28 AM – 6:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:38 AM – 7:19 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination91%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:50 AM (east, 103.4°)
Sunset: 6:08 PM (west, 256.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 18 min19 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:59 AM (82.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:28 AM – 6:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 7:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:53 PM (northeast, 62.4°)
Moonset: 7:52 AM (northwest, 296.6°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	5:50 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 18 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:50 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 18 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:49 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 18 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:49 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 19 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:49 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 19 min	18 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:49 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 19 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:49 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 20 min	18 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Peru

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Wed, Dec 9, 2026Battle of Ayacucho

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz uses Peru Time (PET, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Lima.
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?: No. Santa Cruz uses PET (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?: Santa Cruz is UTC−5 all year