What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in San Francisco, CA?

Below, you'll find the sunrise and sunset times for today and tomorrow in San Francisco, California. Additionally, a comprehensive calendar outlining the sunrise and sunset schedule for San Francisco can be found at the bottom of this page.

Today Friday, July 26, 2024

Sunrise

6:09 am

Dawn: 5:40 am

Sunrise today in San Francisco was at 6:09 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:24 pm

Dusk: 8:54 pm

Sunset today in San Francisco will be at 8:24 PM PDT ().

Tomorrow Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sunrise

6:10 am

Dawn: 5:41 am

Sunrise tomorrow in San Francisco will be at 6:10 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:24 pm

Dusk: 8:53 pm

Sunset tomorrow in San Francisco will be at 8:24 PM PDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of San Francisco

Sunrise and sunset photos of San Francisco, CA from Flickr.

The Quality of Light
It Will Not Get Brighter
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San Francisco Palace of Fine Art
Trying to Catch Your Eye
Golden Gate Bridge & Clouds
Alcatraz & Blue Hour
Clipper Cove
Sunday Morning
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Blue Hour
Morning Light
Suicide Bridge
Nob Hill
Episode d'Azur

Calendar San Francisco Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

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

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

Quality Prediction Sunrise and Sunset Quality Predictions for San Francisco

Quality predictions for sunrise and sunset in San Francisco, California. Photographers will find this chart useful when planning their sunrise shoots. A higher percentage means there will be a higher chance of color in the sky. Sunset prediction data is sourced from SunsetWx and calculated using many variables including moisture, pressure, and cloud cover.

EventFri, July 26thSat, July 27thSun, July 28th
SunriseGood (56%)Poor (22%)Poor (22%)
SunsetPoor (22%)Poor (17%)Poor (17%)
More about predictions:
  • 0%-25%: Little to no color, clouds will be blocking sunset.
  • 25%-50%: Typically no clouds, simple "gradient" sunset.
  • 50%-75%: Cloud coverage for the sun to cast light onto.
  • 75%-100%: Stunning reds and oranges, what you want in a sunset.
Note that sunset quality predictions update periodically throughout the day and aren't always perfect.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

When is the shortest day in San Francisco, CA?

The shortest day of the year in San Francisco, California will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024. In 2025 the shortest day of the year will be on December 21, 2025.

When is the longest day in San Francisco, CA?

The longest day in San Francisco, California will be on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Next year the longest day of the year in San Francisco, California will be on June 21, 2025.

When is the earliest sunrise in San Francisco, CA?

The earliest sunrise time of 2024 in San Francisco, California will be on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:48 AM.

When is the latest sunset in San Francisco, CA?

The latest sunset time in San Francisco, California will be on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:36 PM.

Sunset Golden Gate Bridge View at Baker Beach

San Francisco, CA is the most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the second most populous city in California, with a population of over 880,000. San Francisco is a popular tourist destination, known for its landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Chinatown. The city is also home to the headquarters of several major tech companies, such as Twitter and Uber.

San Francisco, CA
37.77493,-122.41942
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles