Sun Times in Costa Mesa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Costa Mesa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Costa Mesa (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Costa Mesa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Costa Mesa (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Costa Mesa?
Golden hour times for Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
The day length for Costa Mesa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Costa Mesa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Costa Mesa is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Costa Mesa?
Sunset and dusk times for Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
Twilight duration in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
The earliest sunrise in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
The latest sunset in Costa Mesa in 2026 is at 8:06 PM on June 27 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Costa Mesa?
After sunset in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Costa Mesa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 56m |
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