Time in Sebastopol, California right now
Sebastopol, California is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in daylight saving). The live clock above updates every minute for the city's exact coordinates, 38.4021 N, 122.8239 W.
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov
- Population
- 7,678
- Coordinates
- 38.4021° N, 122.8239° W
Sunrise and Sunset Times in Sebastopol
Calculated for 38.4021 N, 122.8239 W and updated every minute. The longest day of 2026 gives Sebastopol 14h 51m of daylight, and the shortest day gives it 9h 29m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Sebastopol Time vs Other Cities
Sebastopol runs 3 hours behind New York and 8 hours behind London for most of the year. The table below lines up the current time against major US and world cities.
| City | Time zone | Local time | From Sebastopol |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Time in Cities Near Sebastopol
The closest places listed for California, with the distance from Sebastopol and their local time. See every place on the California page. Place data comes from GeoNames.
Sebastopol time zone and daylight saving time.
Sebastopol follows the US national rule: clocks go forward 1 hour on the second Sunday of March and back 1 hour on the first Sunday of November, both at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Sunrise and sunset shift with the clock change, so evenings become an hour lighter starting Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Sebastopol Time Zone FAQ
Direct answers on Sebastopol's time zone, UTC offset, sunrise times, 2026 clock change dates and nearby cities.
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What time is it in Sebastopol right now?
Sebastopol is on Pacific Time, UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 during daylight saving. The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time and updates every minute.
02
What time zone is Sebastopol in?
Sebastopol uses Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8), the same zone as most of California. The California page lists every zone used across the state.
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Does Sebastopol observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Sebastopol go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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What time does the sun rise in Sebastopol?
On the longest day of 2026 the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 20:38 in Sebastopol. On the shortest day it rises at 07:24 and sets at 16:53.
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How long is the longest day in Sebastopol?
The sun is up for 14h 51m on the June solstice and 9h 29m on the December solstice. Day length changes fastest around the March and September equinoxes.
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What is the time difference between Sebastopol and New York?
Sebastopol is 3 hours behind New York all year.
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What is the time difference between Sebastopol and London?
Sebastopol is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn because the US and UK change clocks on different dates.
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How many people live in Sebastopol?
Sebastopol has about 7,678 people as of the 2020 census, according to GeoNames population data.
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Where is Sebastopol located?
Sebastopol sits at 38.4021 N, 122.8239 W in California, on Pacific Time (UTC-8), about 394 miles from Los Angeles.
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Which places are closest to Sebastopol?
Santa Rosa is 6 miles away, Rohnert Park is 8 miles away and Larkfield-Wikiup is 9 miles away, all sharing Sebastopol's Pacific Time zone (UTC-8).