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Current Local Time in Santa Monica

Current local time and time zone in Santa Monica, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 71°F now🕔 7:36 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

Current local time in Santa Monica

7:36 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now2:36 AM
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:32 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Daylight13h 12m
Solar noon12:56 PM
Golden hour (am)6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:32 PM - 7:32 PM
Blue hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 69%
Moonrise4:15 PM
Moonset1:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Santa Monica

TypeDistrict
CityLos Angeles
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°1′10.2″N 118°29′28.3″W (34.0195, -118.4912)
Known forthe pier and beachfront path
Local time7:36 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Santa Monica is a district in Los Angeles. Santa Monica is a district known for the pier and beachfront path.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Santa Monica with clear sky. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 67°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Santa Monica is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort and Channel Islands National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 5.2°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Santa Monica today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 34°1′10.2″N 118°29′28.3″W (34.0195, -118.4912)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is a district in Los Angeles. Its coordinates are 34.0195, -118.4912. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Santa Monica right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Monica, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Santa Monica in?

Santa Monica observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:36 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Santa Monica?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 7 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 116 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 237 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santa Monica?

Popular options include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 7:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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