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Sun Times in Montecito
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Montecito?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Montecito (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Montecito?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Montecito (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Montecito?
Golden hour times for Montecito 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 Montecito?
The day length for Montecito is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Montecito?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Montecito is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Montecito?
Sunset and dusk times for Montecito 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 Montecito?
Twilight duration in Montecito 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 Montecito?
The earliest sunrise in Montecito in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Montecito?
The latest sunset in Montecito in 2026 is at 8:15 PM on June 27 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Montecito?
After sunset in Montecito, 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 Montecito 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 Montecito
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Montecito on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 52m |