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Sun Times in South Oroville
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in South Oroville?
Sunrise in South Oroville on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in South Oroville?
Sunset in South Oroville on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:42 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in South Oroville?
Morning golden hour in South Oroville ends at 7:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:06 PM.
How long is the day in South Oroville?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in South Oroville there are 13 hours and 11 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in South Oroville?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in South Oroville at 1:07 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 South Oroville?
In South Oroville, sunset is at 7:42 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:18 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in South Oroville?
Twilight in South Oroville lasts approximately 95 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 South Oroville?
The earliest sunrise in South Oroville in 2026 is at 5:38 AM on June 8 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in South Oroville?
The latest sunset in South Oroville in 2026 is at 8:37 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in South Oroville?
After sunset at 7:42 PM in South Oroville, civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:18 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in South Oroville 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 South Oroville
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in South Oroville on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 42m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 24m |