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Sunrise and sunset in San Diego, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:51 AM–7:24 AM and 5:47 PM–6:20 PM
Times are local time in San Diego. Current time in San Diego →
Sunrise and sunset in San Diego through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 24m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 52m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 29m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 10m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 1m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 14m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 37m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 2m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 29m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 31m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 59m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 28m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 50m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 6m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 45m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 22m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 51m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 24m |
Calculated for 32.72°N, 117.17°W, including daylight saving time where San Diego uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in San Diego this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 18m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (10h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:41 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 8:01 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in San Diego today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:20 PM in San Diego, giving 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in San Diego?
The longest day in San Diego in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Diego?
The shortest day in San Diego in 2026 is December 21, with 10 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in San Diego?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:41 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 8:01 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in San Diego?
Today, golden hour in San Diego is from sunrise (6:51 AM) to 7:24 AM in the morning, and from 5:47 PM to sunset (6:20 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.