Time Now in Dana Point, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.47° N, 117.7° W
Elevation: 44 m above sea level
Population rank: #1457 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: California
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: PDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Dana Point is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC−08:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (PDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Dana Point, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dana Point
Daylight Hours in Dana Point
Dana Point gets 14h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dana Point is at 05:53 and sunset in Dana Point is at 20:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dana Point and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Dana Point
What is the current local time in Dana Point?
The live local time in Dana Point is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dana Point currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Dana Point in?
Dana Point uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Dana Point observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dana Point is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Dana Point's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dana Point.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:10 | 05:53 | 12:56 | 16:40 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:11 | 05:53 | 12:57 | 16:40 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:12 | 05:54 | 12:57 | 16:40 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:13 | 05:55 | 12:57 | 16:40 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:57 | 16:41 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:15 | 05:56 | 12:57 | 16:41 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:16 | 05:57 | 12:57 | 16:40 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dana Point
Sunrise
in Dana Point
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Dana Point
↓
8:00 PM
Day Length
14h 06m
Dawn
in Dana Point
5:24 AM
Dusk
in Dana Point
8:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dana Point
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Dana Point
How Far Is Dana Point From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 82 km | NW (322deg) |
| New York | 3,917 km | ENE (65deg) |
| London | 8,781 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,898 km | NW (306deg) |
| Paris | 9,110 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 9,820 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,831 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,730 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dana Point?
Dana Point next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dana Point's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dana Point and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.5deg S, 62.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Point
What time is it in Dana Point right now?
The current local time in Dana Point is 19:58 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Dana Point follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Dana Point in?
Dana Point uses the America/Los_Angeles IANA time zone (UTC−08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dana Point?
Dana Point is UTC−08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Dana Point local time, shift the clock −08:00 hours backward.
Is Dana Point on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dana Point is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dana Point today?
Today in Dana Point: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 20:00, giving 14h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dana Point tonight?
The moon phase over Dana Point tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Dana Point?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dana Point, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.