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Los Angeles Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Los Angeles, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, United States, sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 7:07 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 12h 32m, solar noon is at 12:51 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:34 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 12:34 AM
Today’s solar times in Los Angeles
Dawn
6:09 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:34 PM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Dusk
7:32 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 32m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Coordinates
34.0522, -118.2437
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 34.0522, longitude -118.2437, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 32m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 30m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 18m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 30m |
What these times mean
Los Angeles changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Los Angeles throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 08m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 54m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:42 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
8:09 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 26m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 53m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Los Angeles with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 9:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 6:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 10:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Feb 5, 2046 | 3:06 PM | 92.3% |
| Jan 16, 2056 | 2:16 PM | 97.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Los Angeles, United States is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 7:07 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Los Angeles today?
Today in Los Angeles, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 32m.
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
Morning golden hour in Los Angeles ends at 7:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in Los Angeles?
Solar noon in Los Angeles is at 12:51 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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