Sun Times in Santa Clarita
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Clarita?
Sunrise in Santa Clarita on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:24 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Clarita?
Sunset in Santa Clarita on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:26 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Clarita?
Morning golden hour in Santa Clarita ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Clarita?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Santa Clarita there are 13 hours and 2 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Clarita?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Clarita at 12:55 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Clarita?
In Santa Clarita, sunset is at 7:26 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:54 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 7:52 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Clarita?
Twilight in Santa Clarita lasts approximately 88 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 Clarita?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Clarita in 2026 is at 5:41 AM on June 5 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Clarita?
The latest sunset in Santa Clarita in 2026 is at 8:10 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Clarita?
After sunset at 7:26 PM in Santa Clarita, civil twilight ends at 7:52 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:54 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Clarita 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 Clarita
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Clarita on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 52m |
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