Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bakersfield, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bakersfield: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:10 PM.
Bakersfield, California sees the sun come up at 5:52 AM and go down at 8:11 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 18m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Bakersfield falls at 1:02 PM.
Because Bakersfield is at 35.37° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 6 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Bakersfield keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Bakersfield this evening is roughly 7:35 PM–8:29 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bakersfield is at 8:10 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Bakersfield, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bakersfield ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:14 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 45m.
Moon in Bakersfield today
Sunset today: Bakersfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 18m |
| Visalia | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 23m |
| Lancaster | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m |
| Valencia | 5:53 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 13m |
| Santa Clarita | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 13m |
Bakersfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 45m
- Latest sunset 8:14 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:17 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bakersfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 32m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 45m |
Bakersfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 18m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 09s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 11s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 15s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 20s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 33s |
Twilight times in Bakersfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:08 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:35 PM | 8:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Bakersfield.
Sunrise & sunset in Bakersfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 37m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Bakersfield.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bakersfield
What time is sunset in Bakersfield today?
Sunset in Bakersfield, California is at 8:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bakersfield today?
Sunrise in Bakersfield is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bakersfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bakersfield tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Bakersfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Bakersfield tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
How long is the day in Bakersfield today?
Bakersfield gets 14h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Bakersfield?
The evening golden hour in Bakersfield is about 7:35 PM to 8:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bakersfield?
The evening blue hour in Bakersfield runs from about 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bakersfield?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bakersfield at around 8:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bakersfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bakersfield — is at 1:02 PM today.
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