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Sun Times in Pleasant Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Pleasant Hill?
Sunrise in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:59 AM (America/Regina). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Pleasant Hill?
Sunset in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 8:20 PM (America/Regina). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Pleasant Hill?
Morning golden hour in Pleasant Hill ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
How long is the day in Pleasant Hill?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Pleasant Hill there are 14 hours and 21 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Pleasant Hill?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Pleasant Hill at 1:10 PM (America/Regina). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Pleasant Hill?
In Pleasant Hill, sunset is at 8:20 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:39 PM (America/Regina). Civil twilight ends at 8:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Pleasant Hill?
Twilight in Pleasant Hill lasts approximately 139 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 Pleasant Hill?
The earliest sunrise in Pleasant Hill in 2026 is at 4:45 AM on June 13 (America/Regina). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Pleasant Hill?
The latest sunset in Pleasant Hill in 2026 is at 9:31 PM on June 19 (America/Regina). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Pleasant Hill?
After sunset at 8:20 PM in Pleasant Hill, civil twilight ends at 8:57 PM — about 37 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:39 PM (America/Regina).
What these times mean
Solar times in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Pleasant Hill on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:08 AM | 5:24 PM | 8h 17m |
| February | 8:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 56m |
| May | 5:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 43m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 9:29 PM | 16h 44m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 16m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 40m |
| November | 8:27 AM | 5:14 PM | 8h 47m |
| December | 9:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 7h 45m |