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Sunrise and sunset in San Francisco, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:16 AM–7:51 AM and 6:02 PM–6:38 PM
Times are local time in San Francisco. Current time in San Francisco →
Sunrise and sunset in San Francisco through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 9m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 45m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 36m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 19m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 48m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 21m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 10m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 12m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 36m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 44m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 32m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 6m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 39m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 1m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 27m |
Calculated for 37.77°N, 122.42°W, including daylight saving time where San Francisco uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in San Francisco this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 47m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 33m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:48 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:36 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in San Francisco today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:38 PM in San Francisco, giving 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in San Francisco?
The longest day in San Francisco in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Francisco?
The shortest day in San Francisco in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in San Francisco?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:48 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:36 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in San Francisco?
Today, golden hour in San Francisco is from sunrise (7:16 AM) to 7:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:02 PM to sunset (6:38 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.