Current Time in Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA

7:18:28 PM

19:18:28

PST (Pacific Standard Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Kelso is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Kelso

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon11:56 AMSunset4:40 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Washington
County
Cowlitz County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
11,901
Elevation
23 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
46° 08' N / 122° 54' W
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Clock changes in Kelso

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 29 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 29 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(25.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 29 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 26 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 24 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 22 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 19 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 17 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 15 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kelso

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Upcoming public holidays in Washington

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kelso in?
Kelso uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in Kelso?
Clocks in Kelso move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)
Does Kelso observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kelso observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Kelso?
Kelso is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer