Sun Times in San Rafael
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Rafael?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for San Rafael (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in San Rafael?
Check the sunset time displayed above for San Rafael (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in San Rafael?
Golden hour times for San Rafael 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 Rafael?
The day length for San Rafael is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in San Rafael?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for San Rafael is shown in the times above (Asia/Manila). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in San Rafael?
Sunset and dusk times for San Rafael are displayed above (Asia/Manila). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in San Rafael?
Twilight duration in San Rafael 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 Rafael?
The earliest sunrise in San Rafael in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on May 26 (Asia/Manila). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in San Rafael?
The latest sunset in San Rafael in 2026 is at 6:19 PM on July 7 (Asia/Manila). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in San Rafael?
After sunset in San Rafael, 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 Rafael 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 Rafael
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in San Rafael on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 26m |
| February | 6:10 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:35 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 44m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 54m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 50m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 5:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 5:46 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 32m |
| December | 6:02 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 22m |
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