Current local time in Santa MariaCalifornia, United States
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America/Los_AngelesUTC−8 / UTC−7
Santa Maria keeps 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.
Daylight saving time in Santa Maria
Santa Maria changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7
Cities on the same time as Santa Maria
These places show the same clock as Santa Maria every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Fresno
- In other countries
Tijuana (Mexico)
Santa Maria time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−8
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.95°, -120.44°
- Population
- 105,093
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Santa Maria today
Computed from Santa Maria's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Santa Maria time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Santa Maria is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 3h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 8h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 11h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 15h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 16h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 18h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Santa Maria time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Santa Maria right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Santa Maria, updated every second from your device's clock. Santa Maria keeps Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- What time zone is Santa Maria in?
- Santa Maria is in the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles: Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- Does Santa Maria observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
- Which cities share Santa Maria's time?
- Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland keep the same clock as Santa Maria all year.
Planning something with Santa Maria?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Santa Maria and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Santa Maria into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Santa Maria offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Los_Angeles time zone set correctly.
Other cities in United States
Fresno, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Portland, Seattle