Sunset & Sunrise Today in Alhambra, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Alhambra: sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Alhambra is at 6:19 PM and sunrise was at 6:57 AM, giving Alhambra 11h 21m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Alhambra falls at 12:38 PM.
Because Alhambra is at 34.10° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. This is autumn in Alhambra, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Alhambra's golden hour, about 5:46 PM to 6:35 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:35 PM to 6:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Alhambra is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 6:58 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Alhambra drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Alhambra, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Alhambra ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Alhambra today
Sunset today: Alhambra vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| San Gabriel | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| Monterey Park | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| Rosemead | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 21m |
| Pasadena | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
Alhambra sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Alhambra (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
Alhambra sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 19m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:59 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:05 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 57s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:06 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:07 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Alhambra today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:31 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:41 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:35 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Alhambra by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Alhambra
What time is sunset in Alhambra today?
Sunset in Alhambra, California is at 6:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Alhambra today?
Sunrise in Alhambra is at 6:57 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Alhambra tomorrow?
Sunrise in Alhambra tomorrow is at 6:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Alhambra tomorrow?
Sunset in Alhambra tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Alhambra today?
Alhambra gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Alhambra?
The evening golden hour in Alhambra is about 5:46 PM to 6:35 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Alhambra?
The evening blue hour in Alhambra runs from about 6:35 PM to 6:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Alhambra?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Alhambra at around 6:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Alhambra?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Alhambra — is at 12:38 PM today.
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