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Sun Times in Halfmoon Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Halfmoon Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Halfmoon Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Halfmoon Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Halfmoon Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Halfmoon Bay?
Golden hour times for Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon Bay?
The day length for Halfmoon Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Halfmoon Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Halfmoon Bay is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Halfmoon Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Halfmoon Bay are displayed above (America/Vancouver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Halfmoon Bay?
Twilight duration in Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Halfmoon Bay in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on June 11 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Halfmoon Bay?
The latest sunset in Halfmoon Bay in 2026 is at 9:26 PM on June 20 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Halfmoon Bay?
After sunset in Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Halfmoon Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 39m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 46m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 22m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:24 PM | 16h 16m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 51m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 06m |
| December | 8:05 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 11m |