What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Lisbon.

When is the next clock change in Santa Cruz?

Clocks in Santa Cruz move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from WET (UTC) to WEST (UTC+01:00)

Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Santa Cruz observes daylight saving time: WEST (UTC+1) in summer and WET (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Santa Cruz, Chaves, Vila Real, Portugal

3:52:24 PM

15:52:24

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

WET (Western European Time) · UTC

Europe/Lisbon

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise6:56 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset5:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Portugal
Administrative area: Vila Real
District: Chaves
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: Portuguese, Mirandese
Dialing code: +351
Population: 3,430
Elevation: Approximately 411 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 45' N / 7° 28' W

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM WEST1:00 AM WET
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 35 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:27 AM – 5:59 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:54 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:22 AM – 7:04 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:56 AM (east, 106.5°)
Sunset: 5:30 PM (west, 253.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 35 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (35.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 5:59 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:22 AM – 7:04 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:00 PM (northeast, 57.0°)
Moonset: 8:37 AM (northwest, 300.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	6:56 AM	5:30 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:57 AM	5:29 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:58 AM	5:28 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:59 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:00 AM	5:25 PM	10 hr 25 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:02 AM	5:24 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:03 AM	5:23 PM	10 hr 20 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Portugal

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 1, 2026Restauração da Independência
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Lisbon.
When is the next clock change in Santa Cruz?: Clocks in Santa Cruz move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from WET (UTC) to WEST (UTC+01:00)
Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Santa Cruz observes daylight saving time: WEST (UTC+1) in summer and WET (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?: Santa Cruz is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer