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San Diego, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in San Diego, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in San Diego, United States, sunrise is at 7:02 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 11h 03m, solar noon is at 12:33 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 4:34 AM
Today’s solar times in San Diego
Dawn
6:37 AM
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:31 PM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Dusk
6:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 03m
Solar noon
12:33 PM
Coordinates
32.7157, -117.1647
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 32.7157, longitude -117.1647, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in San Diego over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 03m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 01m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 50m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 16m |
What these times mean
San Diego 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 San Diego throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 01m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:41 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
8:01 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 18m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 00m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from San Diego with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 23, 2071 | 10:20 AM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Diego today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in San Diego, United States is at 7:02 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in San Diego today?
Today in San Diego, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 03m.
When is golden hour in San Diego?
Morning golden hour in San Diego ends at 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
What time is solar noon in San Diego?
Solar noon in San Diego is at 12:33 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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