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What time is sunrise and sunset in Encinitas?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:52 AM
99° EDawn 6:27 AM

Sunrise in Encinitas was at 6:52:51 AM PDT (10h 45m ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
260° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Encinitas will be at 6:16:52 PM PDT (in 39 min).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:43 PM

Daylight
11h 24m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Sun altitude
7.4°
Sun direction
255° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:53 AM
100° EDawn 6:28 AM

Sunrise in Encinitas will be at 6:53:37 AM PDT (in 13h 16m).

Sunset
6:15 PM
260° WDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in Encinitas will be at 6:15:40 PM PDT (in 24h 38m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Encinitas

Waxing Crescent
17% illuminated
Moonrise
10:56 AM
Moonset
8:41 PM

Calendar

America/Los_Angeles · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:43 AM6:33 PM11h 49m 57s
2 Fri6:44 AM6:32 PM11h 47m 56s
3 Sat6:44 AM6:30 PM11h 45m 55s
4 Sun6:45 AM6:29 PM11h 43m 54s
5 Mon6:46 AM6:28 PM11h 41m 54s
6 Tue6:47 AM6:26 PM11h 39m 54s
7 Wed6:47 AM6:25 PM11h 37m 54s
8 Thu6:48 AM6:24 PM11h 35m 54s
9 Fri6:49 AM6:23 PM11h 33m 54s
10 Sat6:49 AM6:21 PM11h 31m 55s
11 Sun6:50 AM6:20 PM11h 29m 56s
12 Mon6:51 AM6:19 PM11h 27m 57s
13 Tue6:52 AM6:18 PM11h 25m 59s
14 Wed6:52 AM6:16 PM11h 24m 01s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 24m 01s of daylight·−1m 58s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:27 AM – 6:41 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:52 AM12:35 PM6:16 PMhorizon
Time
5:37 PM
Altitude
7.5°
Heading
255° WSW
Light
Daylight

5:37 PM, Daylight, altitude 7.5 degrees

15 Thu6:53 AM6:15 PM11h 22m 03s
16 Fri6:54 AM6:14 PM11h 20m 06s
17 Sat6:55 AM6:13 PM11h 18m 09s
18 Sun6:55 AM6:12 PM11h 16m 13s
19 Mon6:56 AM6:11 PM11h 14m 17s
20 Tue6:57 AM6:09 PM11h 12m 22s
21 Wed6:58 AM6:08 PM11h 10m 27s
22 Thu6:59 AM6:07 PM11h 08m 33s
23 Fri6:59 AM6:06 PM11h 06m 39s
24 Sat7:00 AM6:05 PM11h 04m 46s
25 Sun7:01 AM6:04 PM11h 02m 54s
26 Mon7:02 AM6:03 PM11h 01m 02s
27 Tue7:03 AM6:02 PM10h 59m 12s
28 Wed7:04 AM6:01 PM10h 57m 22s
29 Thu7:04 AM6:00 PM10h 55m 32s
30 Fri7:05 AM5:59 PM10h 53m 44s
31 Sat7:06 AM5:58 PM10h 51m 56s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Encinitas from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Encinitas today?
Sunrise in Encinitas today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 6:52 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Encinitas today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 11h 24m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Encinitas 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 Encinitas, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Encinitas 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 Encinitas, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Encinitas, California is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 58m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Encinitas get in summer than in winter?
Encinitas gets 4h 21m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 20m against 9h 58m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Encinitas?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Encinitas is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:39 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Encinitas?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Encinitas?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the sun down by 4:42 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Encinitas?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM.
Does Encinitas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Encinitas 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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