Sun Times in Cerritos
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cerritos?
Sunrise in Cerritos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cerritos?
Sunset in Cerritos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:34 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cerritos?
Morning golden hour in Cerritos ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Cerritos?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Cerritos there are 13 hours and 16 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cerritos?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cerritos at 12:55 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cerritos?
In Cerritos, sunset is at 7:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:03 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cerritos?
Twilight in Cerritos lasts approximately 90 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cerritos?
The earliest sunrise in Cerritos in 2026 is at 5:40 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 Cerritos?
The latest sunset in Cerritos in 2026 is at 8:07 PM on June 25 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cerritos?
After sunset at 7:34 PM in Cerritos, civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:03 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cerritos 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 Cerritos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cerritos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 55m |
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