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Sun Times in Scotts Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Scotts Valley?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Scotts Valley (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Scotts Valley?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Scotts Valley (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Scotts Valley?
Golden hour times for Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley?
The day length for Scotts Valley is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Scotts Valley?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Scotts Valley is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Scotts Valley?
Sunset and dusk times for Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley?
Twilight duration in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Scotts Valley in 2026 is at 5:47 AM on June 9 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Scotts Valley?
The latest sunset in Scotts Valley in 2026 is at 8:31 PM on June 20 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Scotts Valley?
After sunset in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Scotts Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 38m |