Sun Times in Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Angeles?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
Golden hour times for Los Angeles 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 Angeles?
The day length for Los Angeles is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Angeles?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Los Angeles is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles?
Sunset and dusk times for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Twilight duration in Los Angeles 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 Angeles?
The earliest sunrise in Los Angeles in 2026 is at 5:41 AM on June 4 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Los Angeles?
The latest sunset in Los Angeles in 2026 is at 8:08 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 Angeles?
After sunset in Los Angeles, 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 Angeles 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 Angeles
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Angeles on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 12m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 54m |
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