Sun Times in California
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in California?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for California (America/Port_of_Spain). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in California?
Check the sunset time displayed above for California (America/Port_of_Spain). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in California?
Morning golden hour in California ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
How long is the day in California?
The day length for California is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in California?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for California is shown in the times above (America/Port_of_Spain). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in California?
Sunset and dusk times for California are displayed above (America/Port_of_Spain). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in California?
Twilight duration in California varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in California?
The earliest sunrise in California in 2026 is at 5:44 AM on May 20 (America/Port_of_Spain). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in California?
The latest sunset in California in 2026 is at 6:33 PM on July 6 (America/Port_of_Spain). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in California?
After sunset in California, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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