Sunset & Sunrise Today in Aliso Viejo, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Aliso Viejo: sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 7:26 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Aliso Viejo is at 7:27 PM and sunrise was at 6:19 AM, giving Aliso Viejo 13h 08m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Aliso Viejo falls at 12:53 PM.
Sitting at 33.57° latitude puts Aliso Viejo in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. This is summer in Aliso Viejo, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Aliso Viejo's golden hour, about 6:54 PM to 7:43 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:43 PM to 7:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Aliso Viejo is at 7:26 PM and sunrise at 6:19 AM — about 1m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Aliso Viejo drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Aliso Viejo, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Aliso Viejo ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:04 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Aliso Viejo today
Sunset today: Aliso Viejo vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Laguna Niguel | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Mission Viejo | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Lake Forest | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 6:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 08m |
Aliso Viejo sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 8:04 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:10 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Aliso Viejo (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 55m |
Aliso Viejo sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 56s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:21 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 56s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:23 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:25 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:26 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Aliso Viejo today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:50 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:02 AM | 6:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:54 PM | 7:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Aliso Viejo by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Aliso Viejo
What time is sunset in Aliso Viejo today?
Sunset in Aliso Viejo, California is at 7:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Aliso Viejo today?
Sunrise in Aliso Viejo is at 6:19 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Aliso Viejo tomorrow?
Sunrise in Aliso Viejo tomorrow is at 6:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Aliso Viejo tomorrow?
Sunset in Aliso Viejo tomorrow is at 7:26 PM.
How long is the day in Aliso Viejo today?
Aliso Viejo gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:19 AM and sunset at 7:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Aliso Viejo?
The evening golden hour in Aliso Viejo is about 6:54 PM to 7:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Aliso Viejo?
The evening blue hour in Aliso Viejo runs from about 7:43 PM to 7:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Aliso Viejo?
After sunset at 7:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Aliso Viejo at around 7:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Aliso Viejo?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Aliso Viejo — is at 12:53 PM today.
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