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Current Date And Time In Watsonville, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:24:14 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 53,628
District: Santa Cruz County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Watsonville, 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 Watsonville — 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

Watsonville, California Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWatsonville
District / CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population53,628
Area17.57 km² (6.78 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in California#194 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 Meter10
In Feet33
GPS Coordinates
Latitude36.91
Longitude-121.76
Decimal Degrees (DD)36.91° N 121.757° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 54' 37" N 121° 45' 25" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 54.61' N 121° 45.41' W
Location Context
Distance to California Capital187 km North of Sacramento
Nearest City in Another CountryLa Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (652 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🌅 08:03 PM
Day Length13h 42m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code95076
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Los_Angeles
Founded / Incorporated1868-01-01

Watsonville – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Watsonville, California

Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville

The latitude and longitude of Watsonville pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Watsonville on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Watsonville

Watsonville 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 Watsonville

Payments and pricing in Watsonville 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. › Watsonville exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Watsonville

To ring a number in Watsonville 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 Watsonville and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Watsonville's Standing Within California

By recorded population, Watsonville ranks #194 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 187 km North of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Watsonville

📊 How This Watsonville Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Watsonville

👥 What is the population of Watsonville?

Watsonville has a recorded population of approximately 53,628 people. That places it #194 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.

📐 How large is Watsonville in square kilometers?

Watsonville spans approximately 17.57 square kilometers (6.78 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Watsonville in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Watsonville in?

Watsonville 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 08:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Watsonville?

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

📍 How far is Watsonville from the state capital?

Watsonville is about 187 km North of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Watsonville for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Watsonville lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 652 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Watsonville sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.