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

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in San Rafael, California. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for San Rafael at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:49 am

Dawn: 5:18 am

Sunrise today in San Rafael was at 5:49 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:30 pm

Dusk: 9:01 pm

Sunset today in San Rafael will be at 8:30 PM PDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:49 am

Dawn: 5:18 am

Sunrise tomorrow in San Rafael will be at 5:49 AM PDT ().

Sunset

8:30 pm

Dusk: 9:01 pm

Sunset tomorrow in San Rafael will be at 8:30 PM PDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of San Rafael

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

Pt. San Quentin Dawn
Smoke-Enhanced Dawn at the Richmond Bridge
China Camp (Explore #38)
Misty Sunrise on Mt Tamalpais
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Bald Hill, Loma Alta and Big Rock Ridge at Sunset
San Pablo Shore Morning
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China Camp State Park Sunset

Calendar San Rafael Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for San Rafael, California. Discover San Rafael, 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

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about San Rafael

When is the shortest day in San Rafael, CA?

The shortest day of the year in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, CA?

The shortest day of 2026 in San Rafael, California will be 9 hours and 31 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in San Rafael, CA?

The longest day in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, CA?

The longest day of 2026 in San Rafael, California will have 14 hours and 48 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does San Rafael, CA get in summer vs winter?

San Rafael, California gets 5 hours and 16 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 48 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 31 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in San Rafael, CA?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in San Rafael, California will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:48 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in San Rafael, CA?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in San Rafael, California will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM.

When is the latest sunset in San Rafael, CA?

The latest sunset time in San Rafael, California will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in San Rafael, CA?

The earliest sunset time in San Rafael, California will be on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM.

San Rafael is a city in Marin County, California. It is the county seat and largest city in Marin County. San Rafael is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is known for its mild Mediterranean climate and its scenic beauty. San Rafael is home to a number of parks and recreation areas, as well as to a number of businesses and cultural organizations.

San Rafael, CA
37.97353,-122.53109
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles