Sun Times in California Today
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
America/Chicago · 9h 36m of daylight
Complete Sun Times
Morning
Astronomical Dawn
5:54 AM
Blue Hour Starts
7:00 AM
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Golden Hour Ends
8:10 AM
Midday
Solar Noon
12:17 PM
Evening
Golden Hour Starts
4:24 PM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Blue Hour Ends
5:35 PM
Astronomical Dusk
6:40 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in California today?▼
Today's sunrise in California is at 7:29 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated based on your location's coordinates.
What time is sunset in California today?▼
Today's sunset in California is at 5:05 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated based on your location's coordinates.
When is golden hour in California?▼
Morning golden hour in California runs from sunrise at 7:29 AM until 8:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:24 PM and ends at sunset (5:05 PM).
How long is the day in California?▼
Today in California there are 9 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
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