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Sun Times in Long Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Long Beach?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Long Beach (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Long Beach?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Long Beach (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Long Beach?
Golden hour times for Long Beach are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Long Beach?
The day length for Long Beach is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Long Beach?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Long Beach is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Long Beach?
Sunset and dusk times for Long Beach are displayed above (Australia/Sydney). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Long Beach?
Twilight duration in Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Long Beach in 2026 is at 5:57 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Long Beach?
The latest sunset in Long Beach in 2026 is at 8:18 PM on December 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Long Beach?
After sunset in Long Beach, 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.
What these times mean
Solar times in Long Beach shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Long Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Long Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 19m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 23m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 21m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 12m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 15m |
| June | 7:06 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 45m |
| July | 7:06 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 57m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 45m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 00m |
| December | 5:37 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 34m |