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San Francisco Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in San Francisco, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in San Francisco, United States, sunrise is at 6:49 AM and sunset is at 7:25 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 12h 36m, solar noon is at 1:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:24 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 7:19 PM
Today’s solar times in San Francisco
Dawn
6:23 AM
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:24 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:51 PM
Sunset
7:25 PM
Dusk
7:52 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 36m
Solar noon
1:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 36m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 34m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 24m |
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 September 11, 2026, sunrise in San Francisco, United States is at 6:49 AM and sunset is at 7:25 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in San Francisco today?
Today in San Francisco, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 36m.
When is golden hour in San Francisco?
Morning golden hour in San Francisco ends at 7:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:51 PM.
What time is solar noon in San Francisco?
Solar noon in San Francisco is at 1:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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