Sun Times in San Diego
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Diego?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for San Diego (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in San Diego?
Check the sunset time displayed above for San Diego (America/Mexico_City). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in San Diego?
Golden hour times for San Diego 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 San Diego?
The day length for San Diego is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in San Diego?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for San Diego is shown in the times above (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in San Diego?
Sunset and dusk times for San Diego are displayed above (America/Mexico_City). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in San Diego?
Twilight duration in San Diego 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 San Diego?
The earliest sunrise in San Diego in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on May 30 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in San Diego?
The latest sunset in San Diego in 2026 is at 7:27 PM on June 24 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in San Diego?
After sunset in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in San Diego on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 26m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 11m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 28m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 21m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 48m |
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