What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz currently uses Peru Standard Time (UTC−05:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Lima.

What is the UTC offset in Santa Cruz right now?

Santa Cruz is currently UTC−05:00

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Provincia de Palpa, Ica, Peru

1:30:26 PM

13:30:26

Thursday, September 24, 2026

-05 (Peru Standard 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

Sunrise5:49 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset5:56 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Peru
Administrative area: Ica
District: Provincia de Palpa
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Practical

Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Dialing code: +51
Population: 39
Elevation: Approximately 539 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 14° 29' S / 75° 14' 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

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 08 min49 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:18 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:02 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:37 AM – 7:08 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination96%

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:49 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 08 min49 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (76.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:18 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:02 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:22 PM (east, 97.3°)
Moonset: 4:17 AM (west, 259.6°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 24	5:49 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 08 min	49 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 25	5:48 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 09 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:47 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 09 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:46 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 10 min	49 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:46 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 11 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:45 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 12 min	49 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:44 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 13 min	49 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Peru

Thu, Oct 8, 2026Battle of Angamos
Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz currently uses Peru Standard Time (UTC−05:00). 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?: 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