What time zone is California in?

California uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Does California observe daylight saving time?

No. California uses AST (UTC−4) all year.

Current Time in California, Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago

3:19:26 PM

15:19:26

Friday, October 16, 2026

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) · UTC−04:00

America/Port_of_Spain

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Time zone details

California does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in California

Sunrise5:54 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:48 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Administrative area: Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Population: 3,012
Elevation: Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 10° 24' N / 61° 28' W

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Clock changes in California

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 53 min33 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 6:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:08 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:44 AM – 6:58 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:54 AM (east, 99.0°)
Sunset: 5:48 PM (west, 260.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 53 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:51 AM (70.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 6:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:08 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:44 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:52 AM (southeast, 118.2°)
Moonset: 10:31 PM (southwest, 242.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	5:54 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 53 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:54 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 53 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:54 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 52 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:54 AM	5:46 PM	11 hr 52 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:55 AM	5:46 PM	11 hr 51 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:55 AM	5:45 PM	11 hr 51 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:55 AM	5:45 PM	11 hr 50 min	31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Trinidad & Tobago

Sun, Nov 8, 2026Deepavali
Mon, Nov 9, 2026Deepavali
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?: California uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Port_of_Spain.
When is the next clock change in California?: No clock changes are scheduled for California in the next 12 months
Does California observe daylight saving time?: No. California uses AST (UTC−4) all year.
What is the UTC offset of California?: California is UTC−4 all year