Local Time in Santa Cruz, United States
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Nov 1
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- America/Los_Angeles
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- North America
Latest news in Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz surf club helps girls build confidence and find their place in the lineupLookout Santa Cruz · 2h ago
- Santa Cruz County building, courthouse evacuated after suspicious white powder foundSanta Cruz Sentinel · 3d ago
- Officers in Santa Cruz chase after world's second-largest birdYahoo · 2d ago
- The arts are part of what makes Santa Cruz County special. Let’s fund them.Lookout Santa Cruz · 1d ago
- Women’s Tennis Begins Fall With Wins Over UC Santa Cruz and Sacramento StateUC Davis Athletics · 24d ago
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Local Vibe
Santa Cruz is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Santa Cruz County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Santa Cruz right now?
- The current time in Santa Cruz, United States is 05:29:33 AM (PDT), which is UTC-7.
- What time zone is Santa Cruz in?
- Santa Cruz uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated PDT, UTC-7.
- Does Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Santa Cruz observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Santa Cruz?
- Santa Cruz is currently UTC-7 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).