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San Jose Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in San Jose, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 24, 2026 in San Jose, United States, sunrise is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 8:33 PM (America/Los_Angeles). The day lasts 14h 44m, solar noon is at 1:11 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:54 PM.
Local date
June 24, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Updated hourly
America/Los_Angeles
Today’s solar times in San Jose
Dawn
5:18 AM
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:54 PM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Dusk
9:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 44m
Solar noon
1:11 PM
Coordinates
37.3394, -121.8950
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 37.3394, longitude -121.8950, and the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in San Jose over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 24, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| TomorrowJun 25, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| +1 weekJul 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 42m |
| +1 monthJul 24, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 17m |
What these times mean
San Jose 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 Jose throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 09m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 43m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:33 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 44m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 35m
December 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Jose today?
On June 24, 2026, sunrise in San Jose, United States is at 5:49 AM and sunset is at 8:33 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
How long is the day in San Jose today?
Today in San Jose, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 44m.
When is golden hour in San Jose?
Morning golden hour in San Jose ends at 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in San Jose?
Solar noon in San Jose is at 1:11 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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