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Sun Times in Imperial Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Imperial Beach?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Imperial Beach (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Imperial Beach?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Imperial Beach (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Imperial Beach?
Golden hour times for Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?
The day length for Imperial Beach is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Imperial Beach?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Imperial Beach is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Imperial Beach?
Sunset and dusk times for Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?
Twilight duration in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Imperial Beach in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 5 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Imperial Beach?
The latest sunset in Imperial Beach in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 27 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Imperial Beach?
After sunset in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Imperial Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 15m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 05m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 01m |