Sun Times in Orinda
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Orinda?
Sunrise in Orinda on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:24 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Orinda?
Sunset in Orinda on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:01 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Orinda?
Morning golden hour in Orinda ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:25 PM.
How long is the day in Orinda?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Orinda there are 13 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Orinda?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Orinda at 1:13 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 Orinda?
In Orinda, sunset is at 8:01 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:38 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Orinda?
Twilight in Orinda lasts approximately 97 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 Orinda?
The earliest sunrise in Orinda in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 12 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Orinda?
The latest sunset in Orinda in 2026 is at 8:35 PM on June 26 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Orinda?
After sunset at 8:01 PM in Orinda, civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:38 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Orinda 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 Orinda
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Orinda on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 33m |
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