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What time is sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Carlsbad, California. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:53 AM
99° EDawn 6:28 AM

Sunrise in Carlsbad was at 6:53:11 AM PDT (13h 4m ago).

Sunset
6:17 PM
260° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Carlsbad was at 6:17:01 PM PDT (1h 40m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 23m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Sun altitude
21.2° below
Sun direction
274° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:53 AM
100° EDawn 6:29 AM

Sunrise in Carlsbad will be at 6:53:57 AM PDT (in 10h 57m).

Sunset
6:15 PM
260° WDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in Carlsbad will be at 6:15:48 PM PDT (in 22h 19m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Carlsbad

Waxing Crescent
17% illuminated
Moonrise
10:57 AM
Moonset
8:40 PM

Calendar

Pacific Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:43 AM6:33 PM11h 49m
2 Fri6:44 AM6:32 PM11h 47m
3 Sat6:45 AM6:31 PM11h 45m
4 Sun6:45 AM6:29 PM11h 43m
5 Mon6:46 AM6:28 PM11h 41m
6 Tue6:47 AM6:27 PM11h 39m
7 Wed6:48 AM6:25 PM11h 37m
8 Thu6:48 AM6:24 PM11h 35m
9 Fri6:49 AM6:23 PM11h 33m
10 Sat6:50 AM6:21 PM11h 31m
11 Sun6:50 AM6:20 PM11h 29m
12 Mon6:51 AM6:19 PM11h 27m
13 Tue6:52 AM6:18 PM11h 25m
14 Wed6:53 AM6:17 PM11h 23m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 23m 49s of daylight·−1m 59s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:28 AM – 6:41 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:53 AM12:35 PM6:17 PMhorizon
Time
7:57 PM
Altitude
-21.2°
Heading
274° W
Light
Night

7:57 PM, Night, altitude -21.2 degrees

15 Thu6:53 AM6:15 PM11h 21m
16 Fri6:54 AM6:14 PM11h 19m
17 Sat6:55 AM6:13 PM11h 17m
18 Sun6:56 AM6:12 PM11h 15m
19 Mon6:57 AM6:11 PM11h 14m
20 Tue6:57 AM6:09 PM11h 12m
21 Wed6:58 AM6:08 PM11h 10m
22 Thu6:59 AM6:07 PM11h 08m
23 Fri7:00 AM6:06 PM11h 06m
24 Sat7:01 AM6:05 PM11h 04m
25 Sun7:01 AM6:04 PM11h 02m
26 Mon7:02 AM6:03 PM11h 00m
27 Tue7:03 AM6:02 PM10h 58m
28 Wed7:04 AM6:01 PM10h 57m
29 Thu7:05 AM6:00 PM10h 55m
30 Fri7:06 AM5:59 PM10h 53m
31 Sat7:07 AM5:58 PM10h 51m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Carlsbad from Flickr.

More on Flickr
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O'Side Pier Low Tide Sunset 3-25 5Dii 8X15mmView on Flickr
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O'Side Neptune Beach Sunrise 5Dii 8D 8X15mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: O'Side Sunset 325 6D 24X105mm
O'Side Sunset 325 6D 24X105mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1957 Chevy 3100 Pick Up Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1957 Chevy 3100 Pick Up Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1947 Oldsmobile Woody Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1947 Oldsmobile Woody Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1950 Ford Two Door Custom Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1950 Ford Two Door Custom Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: O'Side Harbor Sunset 6D 24x105mm
O'Side Harbor Sunset 6D 24x105mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: O'Side Golden Pier Sunset 5Dii 8X15mm
O'Side Golden Pier Sunset 5Dii 8X15mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1937 Ford Woody Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1937 Ford Woody Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 1959 Chevy Apache Pick Up Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mm
1959 Chevy Apache Pick Up Sunset Beach Cruise 1Dsii 24mmView on Flickr
Flickr photo: O'Side Beautiful Pacific Sunset 6D 24X105mm
O'Side Beautiful Pacific Sunset 6D 24X105mmView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad, United States

What time does the sun rise in Carlsbad today?
Sunrise in Carlsbad today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 6:53 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Carlsbad today?
Sunset today is at 6:17 PM, after 11h 23m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Carlsbad tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:39 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Carlsbad, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Carlsbad is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 20m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Carlsbad, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Carlsbad, California is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 57m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Carlsbad get in summer than in winter?
Carlsbad gets 4h 23m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 20m against 9h 57m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Carlsbad?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Carlsbad is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:39 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Carlsbad?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Carlsbad?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the sun down by 4:41 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Carlsbad?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM.
Does Carlsbad observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carlsbad uses Pacific Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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