Sunset & Sunrise Today in Apple Valley, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Apple Valley: sunrise 5:48 AM, sunset 8:01 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Apple Valley at 8:01 PM, having risen at 5:47 AM. That works out to 14h 13m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Apple Valley, is at 12:54 PM.
Apple Valley lies at latitude 34.50°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 4 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Apple Valley keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Apple Valley's golden hour, about 7:26 PM to 8:19 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Apple Valley is at 8:01 PM and sunrise at 5:48 AM — about 1m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Apple Valley drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Apple Valley, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Apple Valley ranges from as early as 4:37 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Apple Valley today
Sunset today: Apple Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 5:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 13m |
| Victorville | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 13m |
| Hesperia | 5:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 13m |
| San Bernardino | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 11m |
| Rialto | 5:49 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 11m |
Apple Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:37 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:35 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:08 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Apple Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 50m |
Apple Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 13m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 06s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 10s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 16s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:53 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:53 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:54 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 29s |
Twilight times in Apple Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:05 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:43 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:18 AM | 8:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:29 AM | 6:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:26 PM | 8:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Apple Valley.
Sunrise & sunset in Apple Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Apple Valley.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Apple Valley
What time is sunset in Apple Valley today?
Sunset in Apple Valley, California is at 8:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Apple Valley today?
Sunrise in Apple Valley is at 5:47 AM today, with 14h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Apple Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Apple Valley tomorrow is at 5:48 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Apple Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in Apple Valley tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
How long is the day in Apple Valley today?
Apple Valley gets 14h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:47 AM and sunset at 8:01 PM.
When is golden hour in Apple Valley?
The evening golden hour in Apple Valley is about 7:26 PM to 8:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Apple Valley?
The evening blue hour in Apple Valley runs from about 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Apple Valley?
After sunset at 8:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Apple Valley at around 8:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Apple Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Apple Valley — is at 12:54 PM today.
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