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Sun Times in Santa Paula
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Paula?
Sunrise in Santa Paula on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:31 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Paula?
Sunset in Santa Paula on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:19 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Paula?
Morning golden hour in Santa Paula ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Paula?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Santa Paula there are 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Paula?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Paula 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 Paula?
In Santa Paula, sunset is at 7:19 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:45 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Paula?
Twilight in Santa Paula lasts approximately 87 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 Paula?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Paula in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on June 6 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Paula?
The latest sunset in Santa Paula in 2026 is at 8:12 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Paula?
After sunset at 7:19 PM in Santa Paula, civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:45 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Paula 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 Paula
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Paula on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 52m |