Sun Times in Santa Monica
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Monica?
Sunrise in Santa Monica on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 6:33 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Monica?
Sunset in Santa Monica on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 5:58 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Monica?
Morning golden hour in Santa Monica ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Monica?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Santa Monica there are 11 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Monica?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Monica at 12:15 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Monica?
In Santa Monica, sunset is at 5:58 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:16 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Monica?
Twilight in Santa Monica lasts approximately 78 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 Monica?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Monica in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on November 26 (America/Sao_Paulo). 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 7:14 PM on January 7 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Monica?
After sunset at 5:58 PM in Santa Monica, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:16 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
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 | 5:32 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 41m |
| February | 5:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 01m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 26m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 45m |
| June | 7:02 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 24m |
| July | 7:03 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 33m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 08m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:37 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 44m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 29m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 53m |
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