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Sun Times in Los Banos
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Banos?
Sunrise in Los Banos on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Banos?
Sunset in Los Banos on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:53 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Banos?
Morning golden hour in Los Banos ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:18 PM.
How long is the day in Los Banos?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Los Banos there are 13 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Banos?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Los Banos at 1:07 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 Banos?
In Los Banos, sunset is at 7:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:28 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Los Banos?
Twilight in Los Banos lasts approximately 95 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 Banos?
The earliest sunrise in Los Banos in 2026 is at 5:43 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 Los Banos?
The latest sunset in Los Banos in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 24 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Los Banos?
After sunset at 7:53 PM in Los Banos, civil twilight ends at 8:21 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:28 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Los Banos 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 Banos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Banos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 38m |