Sun Times in Santa Clara
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Clara?
Sunrise in Santa Clara on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:35 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Clara?
Sunset in Santa Clara on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:58 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Clara?
Morning golden hour in Santa Clara ends at 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:24 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Clara?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Santa Clara there are 13 hours and 23 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Clara?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Clara at 1:17 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Clara?
In Santa Clara, sunset is at 7:58 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:27 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Clara?
Twilight in Santa Clara lasts approximately 89 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Santa Clara?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Clara in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 3 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Clara?
The latest sunset in Santa Clara in 2026 is at 8:24 PM on June 22 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Clara?
After sunset at 7:58 PM in Santa Clara, civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:27 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Clara on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 00m |
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