Sun Times in Santa Monica
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Monica?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Santa Monica (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Monica?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Santa Monica (Asia/Manila). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Monica?
Golden hour times for Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
The day length for Santa Monica is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Monica?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Santa Monica is shown in the times above (Asia/Manila). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Santa Monica?
Sunset and dusk times for Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
Twilight duration in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Monica in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on May 27 (Asia/Manila). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Monica?
The latest sunset in Santa Monica in 2026 is at 6:32 PM on July 5 (Asia/Manila). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Monica?
After sunset in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Monica
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Monica on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:27 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 19m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 39m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 50m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 02m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 57m |
| August | 5:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 39m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 5:48 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 25m |
| December | 6:15 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 14m |
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