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Capitola, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Capitola, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:50:24 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 10,189
District: Santa Cruz County

🌎 Capitola, California, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Capitola, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Capitola — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Capitola, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCapitola
District / CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population10,189
Area4.34 km² (1.68 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in California#544 of 1246 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter4
In Feet13
GPS Coordinates
Latitude36.98
Longitude-121.95
Decimal Degrees (DD)36.975° N 121.953° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 58' 31" N 121° 57' 12" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 58.51' N 121° 57.2' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital183 km North-Northeast of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (669 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:20 AM
Sunset🌅 08:05 PM
Day Length13h 45m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code95010
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1949-01-11

Capitola – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Capitola, California

Capitola is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Santa Cruz County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Capitola as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in California

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Capitola

The latitude and longitude of Capitola pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Capitola on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Capitola

Capitola runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Capitola

Payments and pricing in Capitola run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Capitola exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Capitola

To ring a number in Capitola from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Capitola and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Capitola's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Capitola ranks #544 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 183 km North-Northeast of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Capitola

📊 How This Capitola Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Capitola into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Capitola to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the California market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Capitola. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Capitola

👥 What is the population of Capitola?

Capitola has a recorded population of approximately 10,189 people. That places it #544 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Capitola in square kilometers?

Capitola spans approximately 4.34 square kilometers (1.68 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Capitola in?

Capitola sits within Santa Cruz County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Capitola in?

Capitola keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 08:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Capitola?

Businesses and shops in Capitola price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Capitola currency page.

📍 How far is Capitola from the state capital?

Capitola is about 183 km North-Northeast of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Capitola for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Capitola lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 669 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Capitola sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.