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Sun Times in Los Altos
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Altos?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Los Altos (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Altos?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Los Altos (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Altos?
Golden hour times for Los Altos 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 Los Altos?
The day length for Los Altos is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Altos?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Los Altos is shown in the times above (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Los Altos?
Sunset and dusk times for Los Altos are displayed above (America/Mexico_City). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Los Altos?
Twilight duration in Los Altos 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 Los Altos?
The earliest sunrise in Los Altos in 2026 is at 5:49 AM on May 31 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Los Altos?
The latest sunset in Los Altos in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 28 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Los Altos?
After sunset in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Altos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 03m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 18m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 11m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 47m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 13m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 58m |