Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arden-Arcade, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arden-Arcade: sunrise 7:15 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
In Arden-Arcade, California, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 6:28 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 14m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Arden-Arcade at 12:51 PM.
Arden-Arcade lies at latitude 38.60°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 26 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Arden-Arcade move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Arden-Arcade this evening is roughly 5:53 PM–6:45 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arden-Arcade is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:15 AM — about 2m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arden-Arcade drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Arden-Arcade, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Arden-Arcade ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 27m.
Moon in Arden-Arcade today
Sunset today: Arden-Arcade vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden-Arcade | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| Carmichael | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 14m |
| Rancho Cordova | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 14m |
| Foothill Farms | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 13m |
| North Highlands | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 13m |
Arden-Arcade sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Arden-Arcade (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 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 27m |
Arden-Arcade sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 21s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 19s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 19s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 17s |
Twilight times in Arden-Arcade today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:57 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Arden-Arcade by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 16m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 39m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Arden-Arcade
What time is sunset in Arden-Arcade today?
Sunset in Arden-Arcade, California is at 6:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Arden-Arcade today?
Sunrise in Arden-Arcade is at 7:14 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arden-Arcade tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arden-Arcade tomorrow is at 7:15 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Arden-Arcade tomorrow?
Sunset in Arden-Arcade tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in Arden-Arcade today?
Arden-Arcade gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Arden-Arcade?
The evening golden hour in Arden-Arcade is about 5:53 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arden-Arcade?
The evening blue hour in Arden-Arcade runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arden-Arcade?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arden-Arcade at around 6:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arden-Arcade?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arden-Arcade — is at 12:51 PM today.
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