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Sunrise and sunset in San Jose, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:13 AM–7:48 AM and 6:01 PM–6:36 PM
Times are local time in San Jose. Current time in San Jose →
Sunrise and sunset in San Jose through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 38m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 11m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 47m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 38m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 52m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 20m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 50m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 36m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 10m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 43m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 42m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 4m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 37m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 0m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 27m |
Calculated for 37.34°N, 121.89°W, including daylight saving time where San Jose uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in San Jose this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 44m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 35m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:47 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 8:33 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in San Jose today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:36 PM in San Jose, giving 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in San Jose?
The longest day in San Jose in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Jose?
The shortest day in San Jose in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in San Jose?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:47 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 8:33 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in San Jose?
Today, golden hour in San Jose is from sunrise (7:13 AM) to 7:48 AM in the morning, and from 6:01 PM to sunset (6:36 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.