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What time is sunrise and sunset in San Francisco?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in San Francisco, Heredia Province. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:27 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:06 AM

Sunrise in San Francisco will be at 5:27:45 AM CST (in 3h 55m).

Sunset
5:12 PM
254° WSWDusk 5:34 PM

Sunset in San Francisco will be at 5:12:20 PM CST (in 15h 39m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 4:15 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in San Francisco
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:14 – 5:56 AM4:43 – 5:25 PM
Blue hour5:06 – 5:14 AM5:25 – 5:34 PM
Daylight
11h 44m
−27s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
11:20 AM
Sun altitude
56.7° below
Sun direction
103° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:28 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:06 AM

Sunrise in San Francisco will be at 5:28:00 AM CST (in 27h 55m).

Sunset
5:12 PM
254° WSWDusk 5:33 PM

Sunset in San Francisco will be at 5:12:08 PM CST (in 39h 39m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in San Francisco

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
1:33 AM
Moonset
2:00 PM

Calendar

Central Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:27 AM5:13 PM11h 45m
2 Mon5:27 AM5:12 PM11h 45m
3 Tue5:27 AM5:12 PM11h 45m
4 Wed5:27 AM5:12 PM11h 44m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 44m 35s of daylight·−27s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:06 AM – 5:34 PM
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Time
1:33 AM
Altitude
-56.7°
Heading
103° ESE
Light
Night

1:33 AM, Night, altitude -56.7 degrees

5 Thu5:28 AM5:12 PM11h 44m
6 Fri5:28 AM5:11 PM11h 43m
7 Sat5:28 AM5:11 PM11h 43m
8 Sun5:28 AM5:11 PM11h 42m
9 Mon5:29 AM5:11 PM11h 42m
10 Tue5:29 AM5:11 PM11h 42m
11 Wed5:29 AM5:11 PM11h 41m
12 Thu5:30 AM5:11 PM11h 41m
13 Fri5:30 AM5:11 PM11h 40m
14 Sat5:30 AM5:11 PM11h 40m
15 Sun5:31 AM5:11 PM11h 40m
16 Mon5:31 AM5:11 PM11h 39m
17 Tue5:31 AM5:11 PM11h 39m
18 Wed5:32 AM5:11 PM11h 38m
19 Thu5:32 AM5:11 PM11h 38m
20 Fri5:33 AM5:11 PM11h 38m
21 Sat5:33 AM5:11 PM11h 37m
22 Sun5:33 AM5:11 PM11h 37m
23 Mon5:34 AM5:11 PM11h 37m
24 Tue5:34 AM5:11 PM11h 36m
25 Wed5:35 AM5:11 PM11h 36m
26 Thu5:35 AM5:12 PM11h 36m
27 Fri5:36 AM5:12 PM11h 36m
28 Sat5:36 AM5:12 PM11h 35m
29 Sun5:37 AM5:12 PM11h 35m
30 Mon5:37 AM5:12 PM11h 35m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of San Francisco from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in San Francisco, Costa Rica

What time does the sun rise in San Francisco today?
Sunrise in San Francisco today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:27 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in San Francisco today?
Sunset today is at 5:12 PM, after 11h 44m of daylight.
When does it get dark in San Francisco tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:34 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:24 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in San Francisco, Costa Rica?
The longest day of 2026 in San Francisco is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 42m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in San Francisco, Costa Rica?
The shortest day of 2026 in San Francisco, Heredia Province is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 32m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does San Francisco get in summer than in winter?
San Francisco gets 1h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 42m against 11h 32m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in San Francisco?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in San Francisco is on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:14 AM.
When is the latest sunset in San Francisco?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in San Francisco?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, November 16, 2026, with the sun down by 5:11 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in San Francisco?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:59 AM.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
No. San Francisco stays on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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