Sun Times in Morro Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Morro Bay?
Sunrise in Morro Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:23 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Morro Bay?
Sunset in Morro Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:50 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Morro Bay?
Morning golden hour in Morro Bay ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:16 PM.
How long is the day in Morro Bay?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Morro Bay there are 13 hours and 27 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Morro Bay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay?
In Morro Bay, sunset is at 7:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Morro Bay?
Twilight in Morro Bay lasts approximately 93 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 Morro Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Morro Bay in 2026 is at 5:47 AM on June 10 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Morro Bay?
The latest sunset in Morro Bay in 2026 is at 8:22 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Morro Bay?
After sunset at 7:50 PM in Morro Bay, civil twilight ends at 8:17 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Morro Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 32m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 47m |
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