Time Now in Monterey, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 36.6° N, 121.89° W
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #1774 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 1h 10m 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
Monterey 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 Monterey, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Monterey
Daylight Hours in Monterey
Monterey gets 14h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Monterey is at 05:56 and sunset in Monterey is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Monterey
What is the current local time in Monterey?
The live local time in Monterey is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Monterey currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Monterey in?
Monterey uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Monterey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Monterey is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Monterey's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Monterey.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 8 Jul ● | 04:03 | 05:56 | 13:12 | 17:03 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:04 | 05:57 | 13:12 | 17:03 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:05 | 05:57 | 13:12 | 17:03 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:06 | 05:58 | 13:13 | 17:03 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:07 | 05:58 | 13:13 | 17:03 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:08 | 05:59 | 13:13 | 17:03 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:09 | 06:00 | 13:13 | 17:03 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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14-day Forecast for Monterey
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Monterey
Sunrise
in Monterey
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Monterey
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Dawn
in Monterey
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Monterey
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Monterey
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in Monterey
How Far Is Monterey From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 435 km | SE (130deg) |
| New York | 4,132 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,386 km | NW (304deg) |
| London | 8,701 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Paris | 9,037 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Moscow | 9,563 km | NNE (11deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,332 km | ESE (117deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,214 km | NW (309deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Monterey?
Monterey next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Monterey's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Monterey and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.6deg S, 58.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey
What time is it in Monterey right now?
The current local time in Monterey is 22:35 on Wednesday, July 08, 2026. Monterey follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Monterey in?
Monterey 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 Monterey?
Is Monterey on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Monterey is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Monterey today?
Today in Monterey: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 14h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Monterey tonight?
The moon phase over Monterey tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Monterey?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Monterey, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.