Sun Times in Los Ángeles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Los Ángeles?
Sunrise in Los Ángeles on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:32 AM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Los Ángeles?
Sunset in Los Ángeles on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:15 PM (America/Santiago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Los Ángeles?
Morning golden hour in Los Ángeles ends at 8:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:39 PM.
How long is the day in Los Ángeles?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Los Ángeles there are 10 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Los Ángeles?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Los Ángeles at 12:53 PM (America/Santiago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Los Ángeles?
In Los Ángeles, sunset is at 6:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:43 PM (America/Santiago). Civil twilight ends at 6:42 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Los Ángeles?
Twilight in Los Ángeles lasts approximately 88 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 Ángeles?
The earliest sunrise in Los Ángeles in 2026 is at 6:43 AM on October 31 (America/Santiago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Los Ángeles?
The latest sunset in Los Ángeles in 2026 is at 9:13 PM on December 29 (America/Santiago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Los Ángeles?
After sunset at 6:15 PM in Los Ángeles, civil twilight ends at 6:42 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:43 PM (America/Santiago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Los Ángeles 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 Ángeles
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Los Ángeles on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 9:12 PM | 14h 27m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 27m |
| March | 7:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 07m |
| June | 8:02 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 35m |
| July | 8:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 9h 49m |
| August | 7:33 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 41m |
| September | 7:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 09m |
| December | 6:22 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 44m |
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