Sun Times in Santa Barbara
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Barbara?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Santa Barbara (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Santa Barbara (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Barbara?
Golden hour times for Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
The day length for Santa Barbara is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Barbara?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Santa Barbara is shown in the times above (Asia/Manila). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Santa Barbara?
Sunset and dusk times for Santa Barbara are displayed above (Asia/Manila). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Santa Barbara?
Twilight duration in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Barbara in 2026 is at 5:26 AM on May 20 (Asia/Manila). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Barbara?
The latest sunset in Santa Barbara in 2026 is at 6:16 PM on June 30 (Asia/Manila). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Barbara?
After sunset in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Barbara on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:12 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 34m |
| February | 6:10 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 47m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 5:27 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 37m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 45m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 29m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 5:45 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 38m |
| December | 5:59 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 30m |
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