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Sun Times in Los Altos Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Altos Hills?
Sunrise in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:24 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Altos Hills?
Sunset in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Altos Hills?
Morning golden hour in Los Altos Hills ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:24 PM.
How long is the day in Los Altos Hills?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Los Altos Hills there are 13 hours and 35 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Altos Hills?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Los Altos Hills at 1:12 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 Los Altos Hills?
In Los Altos Hills, sunset is at 8:00 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:36 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:28 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Los Altos Hills?
Twilight in Los Altos Hills lasts approximately 96 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 Los Altos Hills?
The earliest sunrise in Los Altos Hills in 2026 is at 5:47 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 Los Altos Hills?
The latest sunset in Los Altos Hills in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Los Altos Hills?
After sunset at 8:00 PM in Los Altos Hills, civil twilight ends at 8:28 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:36 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Los Altos Hills 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 Hills
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Altos Hills on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 36m |