Sun Times in Palm Desert
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Palm Desert?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Palm Desert (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Palm Desert (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Palm Desert?
Golden hour times for Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
The day length for Palm Desert is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Palm Desert?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Palm Desert is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Palm Desert?
Sunset and dusk times for Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
Twilight duration in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
The earliest sunrise in Palm Desert in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 6 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Palm Desert?
The latest sunset in Palm Desert in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 26 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Palm Desert?
After sunset in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Palm Desert on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 56m |
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