Sun Times in El Segundo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Segundo?
Sunrise in El Segundo on Thursday, August 13, 2026 is at 6:14 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Segundo?
Sunset in El Segundo on Thursday, August 13, 2026 is at 7:41 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Segundo?
Morning golden hour in El Segundo ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
How long is the day in El Segundo?
On Thursday, August 13, 2026 in El Segundo there are 13 hours and 26 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Segundo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Segundo at 12:58 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 El Segundo?
In El Segundo, sunset is at 7:41 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:12 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:07 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Segundo?
Twilight in El Segundo lasts approximately 91 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 El Segundo?
The earliest sunrise in El Segundo in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on June 4 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Segundo?
The latest sunset in El Segundo in 2026 is at 8:08 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Segundo?
After sunset at 7:41 PM in El Segundo, civil twilight ends at 8:07 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:12 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Segundo 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 El Segundo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Segundo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 55m |
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