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San Francisco, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in San Francisco, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in San Francisco, United States, sunrise is at 7:30 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 10h 50m, solar noon is at 12:54 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:06 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 6:03 PM
Today’s solar times in San Francisco
Dawn
7:03 AM
Sunrise
7:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:06 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:43 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:46 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 50m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Coordinates
37.7749, -122.4194
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 37.7749, longitude -122.4194, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in San Francisco over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 50m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 47m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 34m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 53m |
What these times mean
San Francisco 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 Francisco throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 38m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:48 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:36 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 47m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 33m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from San Francisco 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% |
| Sep 1, 2054 | 6:09 PM | 97.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Francisco today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in San Francisco, United States is at 7:30 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in San Francisco today?
Today in San Francisco, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 50m.
When is golden hour in San Francisco?
Morning golden hour in San Francisco ends at 8:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
What time is solar noon in San Francisco?
Solar noon in San Francisco is at 12:54 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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