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Los Angeles, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Los Angeles, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, United States, sunrise is at 7:08 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 10h 59m, solar noon is at 12:38 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:33 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 5:26 AM
Today’s solar times in Los Angeles
Dawn
6:42 AM
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:33 PM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Dusk
6:33 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 59m
Solar noon
12:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 57m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 46m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 10m |
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 October 26, 2026, sunrise in Los Angeles, United States is at 7:08 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in Los Angeles today?
Today in Los Angeles, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 59m.
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
Morning golden hour in Los Angeles ends at 7:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Los Angeles?
Solar noon in Los Angeles is at 12:38 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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