What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in California, United States?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in California, United States. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in California.

Today Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Sunrise

5:41 am

Dawn: 5:10 am

Sunrise today in California was at 5:41 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:13 pm

Dusk: 8:43 pm

Sunset today in California will be at 8:13 PM PDT ().

Tomorrow Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:40 am

Dawn: 5:10 am

Sunrise today in California will be at 5:40 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:14 pm

Dusk: 8:44 pm

Sunset today in California will be at 8:14 PM PDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of California

Sunrise and sunset photos of California, United States from Flickr.

Sun Goes Down on Avocado Lake

Calendar California Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for California. Discover California, United States'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 California

When is the shortest day in California, United States?

The shortest day of the year in California (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in California, United States?

The shortest day of 2026 in California will be 9 hours and 38 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in California, United States?

The longest day in 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 California, United States?

The longest day of 2026 in California will have 14 hours and 40 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does California, United States get in summer vs winter?

California gets 5 hours and 2 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 40 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 38 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in California, United States?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in California will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 5:39 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in California, United States?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in California will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:21 AM.

When is the latest sunset in California, United States?

The latest sunset time in California will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:21 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in California, United States?

The earliest sunset time in California will be on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM.

California is a state located on the west coast of the United States. It is the most populous state in the country, with over 38 million residents. California is known for its diverse landscape, which includes forests, mountains, deserts, and coastline. The state is also home to a number of major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.

California, United States
36.77826,-119.41793
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles