Sun Times in Rancho Santa Fe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rancho Santa Fe?
Sunrise in Rancho Santa Fe on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:11 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rancho Santa Fe?
Sunset in Rancho Santa Fe on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:35 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rancho Santa Fe?
Morning golden hour in Rancho Santa Fe ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Rancho Santa Fe?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Rancho Santa Fe there are 13 hours and 23 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rancho Santa Fe?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Rancho Santa Fe at 12:53 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
In Rancho Santa Fe, sunset is at 7:35 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:04 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Rancho Santa Fe?
Twilight in Rancho Santa Fe lasts approximately 90 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
The earliest sunrise in Rancho Santa Fe in 2026 is at 5:39 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
The latest sunset in Rancho Santa Fe in 2026 is at 8:01 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rancho Santa Fe?
After sunset at 7:35 PM in Rancho Santa Fe, civil twilight ends at 8:01 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:04 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rancho Santa Fe on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 13m |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 59m |
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