Sun Times in San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Francisco?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for San Francisco (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in San Francisco?
Check the sunset time displayed above for San Francisco (America/Mazatlan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in San Francisco?
Golden hour times for San Francisco 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 Francisco?
The day length for San Francisco is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in San Francisco?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for San Francisco is shown in the times above (America/Mazatlan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in San Francisco?
Sunset and dusk times for San Francisco are displayed above (America/Mazatlan). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in San Francisco?
Twilight duration in San Francisco 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 Francisco?
The earliest sunrise in San Francisco in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on June 1 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in San Francisco?
The latest sunset in San Francisco in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on July 1 (America/Mazatlan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in San Francisco?
After sunset in San Francisco, 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 Francisco 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 Francisco
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in San Francisco on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 00m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 29m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 24m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 17m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 51m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:30 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 52m |
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