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Sun Times in Half Moon Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Half Moon Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Half Moon Bay (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Half Moon Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Half Moon Bay (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Half Moon Bay?
Golden hour times for Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay?
The day length for Half Moon Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Half Moon Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Half Moon Bay is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Half Moon Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay?
Twilight duration in Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Half Moon Bay in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on June 6 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Half Moon Bay?
The latest sunset in Half Moon Bay in 2026 is at 8:34 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Half Moon Bay?
After sunset in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Half Moon Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |