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Sun Times in Searles Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Searles Valley?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Searles Valley (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Searles Valley?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Searles Valley (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Searles Valley?
Golden hour times for Searles 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 Searles Valley?
The day length for Searles Valley is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Searles Valley?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Searles 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 Searles Valley?
Sunset and dusk times for Searles 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 Searles Valley?
Twilight duration in Searles 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 Searles Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Searles Valley in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 12 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Searles Valley?
The latest sunset in Searles Valley in 2026 is at 8:09 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Searles Valley?
After sunset in Searles 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 Searles 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 Searles Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Searles Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 45m |