Sun Times in National City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in National City?
Sunrise in National City on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in National City?
Sunset in National City on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 7:15 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in National City?
Morning golden hour in National City ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in National City?
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 in National City there are 12 hours and 53 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in National City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in National City at 12:48 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 National City?
In National City, sunset is at 7:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:40 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in National City?
Twilight in National City lasts approximately 85 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 National City?
The earliest sunrise in National City in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 3 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in National City?
The latest sunset in National City in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 25 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in National City?
After sunset at 7:15 PM in National City, civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:40 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in National City 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 National City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in National City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 15m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 05m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 01m |
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