Current Time in Encinitas, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.04° N, 117.29° W
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #701 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
Daylight Hours in Encinitas
Encinitas gets 14h 18m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 19:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 58m near the December solstice to 14h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Encinitas and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 03:54 | 05:39 | 12:48 | 16:31 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:54 | 05:39 | 12:49 | 16:31 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:54 | 05:39 | 12:49 | 16:32 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:54 | 05:39 | 12:49 | 16:32 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:54 | 05:40 | 12:49 | 16:32 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:54 | 05:40 | 12:49 | 16:32 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:54 | 05:40 | 12:50 | 16:32 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
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How Far Is Encinitas From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 143 km | NW (322deg) |
| New York | 3,902 km | ENE (65deg) |
| London | 8,799 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,957 km | NW (307deg) |
| Paris | 9,127 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,774 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Moscow | 9,858 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,790 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Encinitas?
Encinitas next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Encinitas's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Encinitas and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.0deg S, 62.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Encinitas
What time is it in Encinitas right now?
The current local time in Encinitas is 21:25 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Encinitas follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Encinitas in?
Encinitas 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 Encinitas?
Is Encinitas on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Encinitas is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Encinitas today?
Today in Encinitas: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 19:57, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Encinitas tonight?
The moon phase over Encinitas tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Encinitas?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Encinitas, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.