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Sun Times in Palos Verdes Estates
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Palos Verdes Estates?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Palos Verdes Estates (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Palos Verdes Estates?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Palos Verdes Estates (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Palos Verdes Estates?
Golden hour times for Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
The day length for Palos Verdes Estates is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Palos Verdes Estates?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Palos Verdes Estates is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Palos Verdes Estates?
Sunset and dusk times for Palos Verdes Estates are displayed above (America/Los_Angeles). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Palos Verdes Estates?
Twilight duration in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
The earliest sunrise in Palos Verdes Estates in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on June 5 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Palos Verdes Estates?
The latest sunset in Palos Verdes Estates in 2026 is at 8:08 PM on June 24 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Palos Verdes Estates?
After sunset in Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Palos Verdes Estates on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 55m |