Sunset & Sunrise Today in Anaheim, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Anaheim: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:36 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 15, sunset in Anaheim is at 7:37 PM and sunrise was at 6:13 AM, giving Anaheim 13h 23m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Anaheim falls at 12:56 PM.
Because Anaheim is at 33.84° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 50 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Anaheim keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Anaheim runs from about 7:04 PM to 7:54 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:54 PM to 8:04 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Anaheim is at 7:36 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 1m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Anaheim drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Anaheim right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Anaheim ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Anaheim today
Sunset today: Anaheim vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 23m |
| Fullerton | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 24m |
| Placentia | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 24m |
| Garden Grove | 6:14 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 23m |
| Orange | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 23m |
Anaheim sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Anaheim (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 53m |
Anaheim sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 23m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:14 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 22m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 20m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:16 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 18m | −1m 52s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:16 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 16m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 14m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:18 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:18 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 10m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:20 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Anaheim today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:42 AM | 9:08 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:15 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:46 AM | 8:04 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 6:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:04 PM | 7:54 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Anaheim by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Anaheim
What time is sunset in Anaheim today?
Sunset in Anaheim, California is at 7:37 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Anaheim today?
Sunrise in Anaheim is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Anaheim tomorrow?
Sunrise in Anaheim tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
What time is sunset in Anaheim tomorrow?
Sunset in Anaheim tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in Anaheim today?
Anaheim gets 13h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:37 PM.
When is golden hour in Anaheim?
The evening golden hour in Anaheim is about 7:04 PM to 7:54 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Anaheim?
The evening blue hour in Anaheim runs from about 7:54 PM to 8:04 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Anaheim?
After sunset at 7:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Anaheim at around 8:04 PM today.
When is solar noon in Anaheim?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Anaheim — is at 12:56 PM today.
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