What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Palo Alto, CA?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Palo Alto, California. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Palo Alto at the bottom of the page.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

5:49 am

Dawn: 5:18 am

Sunrise today in Palo Alto was at 5:49 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:28 pm

Dusk: 8:58 pm

Sunset today in Palo Alto will be at 8:28 PM PDT ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

5:49 am

Dawn: 5:18 am

Sunrise today in Palo Alto will be at 5:49 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:28 pm

Dusk: 8:59 pm

Sunset today in Palo Alto will be at 8:28 PM PDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Palo Alto

Sunrise and sunset photos of Palo Alto, CA from Flickr.

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Calendar Palo Alto Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Palo Alto, California. Discover Palo Alto, CA's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto

When is the shortest day in Palo Alto, CA?

The shortest day of the year in Palo Alto, California (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 21, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Palo Alto, CA?

The shortest day of 2026 in Palo Alto, California will be 9 hours and 34 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Palo Alto, CA?

The longest day in Palo Alto, California (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Palo Alto, CA?

The longest day of 2026 in Palo Alto, California will have 14 hours and 44 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Palo Alto, CA get in summer vs winter?

Palo Alto, California gets 5 hours and 10 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 44 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 34 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Palo Alto, CA?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Palo Alto, California will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 5:48 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Palo Alto, CA?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Palo Alto, California will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:33 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Palo Alto, CA?

The latest sunset time in Palo Alto, California will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Palo Alto, CA?

The earliest sunset time in Palo Alto, California will be on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM.

Palo Alto is a city located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. It is the home of Stanford University. Palo Alto has a population of approximately 67,000 people. The city is known for its high-tech industry, as well as its lively arts and culture scene.

Palo Alto, CA
37.44188,-122.14302
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles