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Sun Times in Ridgecrest
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ridgecrest?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ridgecrest (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ridgecrest?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ridgecrest (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ridgecrest?
Golden hour times for Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?
The day length for Ridgecrest is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ridgecrest?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ridgecrest is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ridgecrest?
Sunset and dusk times for Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?
Twilight duration in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?
The earliest sunrise in Ridgecrest in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ridgecrest?
The latest sunset in Ridgecrest in 2026 is at 8:10 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ridgecrest?
After sunset in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ridgecrest on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 46m |