Sunset & Sunrise Today in Antelope, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Antelope: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:37 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Antelope is at 7:39 PM and sunrise was at 6:32 AM, giving Antelope 13h 07m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Antelope, is at 1:06 PM.
Sitting at 38.71° latitude puts Antelope in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 22 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Antelope move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Antelope this evening is roughly 7:04 PM–7:56 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Antelope is at 7:37 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Antelope drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Antelope, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Antelope ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 26m.
Moon in Antelope today
Sunset today: Antelope vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| Citrus Heights | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| Roseville | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| Carmichael | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| Rocklin | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
Antelope sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 26m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Antelope (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 26m |
Antelope sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:33 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 25s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 25s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:36 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 25s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:37 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:38 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 26s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:39 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 27s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:40 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 27s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:41 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 27s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:41 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 27s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:42 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:43 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Antelope today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:57 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:04 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:14 AM | 7:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:04 PM | 7:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Antelope by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 41m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 39m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Antelope
What time is sunset in Antelope today?
Sunset in Antelope, California is at 7:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Antelope today?
Sunrise in Antelope is at 6:32 AM today, with 13h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Antelope tomorrow?
Sunrise in Antelope tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Antelope tomorrow?
Sunset in Antelope tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Antelope today?
Antelope gets 13h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Antelope?
The evening golden hour in Antelope is about 7:04 PM to 7:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Antelope?
The evening blue hour in Antelope runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Antelope?
After sunset at 7:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Antelope at around 8:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Antelope?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Antelope — is at 1:06 PM today.
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