Teen permit driving hours in California (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does California require?
In California, a learner's permit holder logs 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
- Total: 50 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 10 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way California counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Permy Pro, a one-time purchase, fills in the optional California Supervised Driving Log from your drives; you sign it and add a few details by hand. Get Permy on the App Store.
Permy is an independent app, not affiliated with any state agency. Confirm the current requirements with your state agency before relying on them.
What counts as night in California?
Night runs from sunset to sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
Your state's guidance doesn't give exact night hours, so Permy counts night from sunset to sunrise.
Where do these numbers come from?
Parent certifies the hours; DMV's log form is optional. For minors: 50 hours of supervised practice including 10 at night. Required professional driver training and other permit conditions are separate.
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