Sun Times in Rancho Santa Fe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rancho Santa Fe?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rancho Santa Fe (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rancho Santa Fe?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rancho Santa Fe (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rancho Santa Fe?
Golden hour times for Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
The day length for Rancho Santa Fe is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rancho Santa Fe?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rancho Santa Fe is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Rancho Santa Fe?
Sunset and dusk times for Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
Twilight duration in Rancho Santa Fe 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 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 in Rancho Santa Fe, 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 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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