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Sun Times in Downey
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Downey?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Downey (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Downey?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Downey (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Downey?
Golden hour times for Downey 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 Downey?
The day length for Downey is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Downey?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Downey is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Downey?
Sunset and dusk times for Downey 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 Downey?
Twilight duration in Downey 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 Downey?
The earliest sunrise in Downey in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 10 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Downey?
The latest sunset in Downey in 2026 is at 8:07 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Downey?
After sunset in Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Downey 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 09m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 55m |