Sun Times in Santa Cruz
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Cruz?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Santa Cruz (America/Aruba). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Cruz?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Santa Cruz (America/Aruba). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Cruz?
Morning golden hour in Santa Cruz ends at 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:23 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Cruz?
The day length for Santa Cruz is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Cruz?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Santa Cruz is shown in the times above (America/Aruba). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Santa Cruz?
Sunset and dusk times for Santa Cruz are displayed above (America/Aruba). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Santa Cruz?
Twilight duration in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Cruz in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on May 28 (America/Aruba). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Cruz?
The latest sunset in Santa Cruz in 2026 is at 7:10 PM on June 29 (America/Aruba). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Cruz?
After sunset in Santa Cruz, 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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