Sunset & Sunrise Today in Buena Park, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Buena Park: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
Buena Park, California sees the sun come up at 5:52 AM and go down at 8:03 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 10m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Buena Park, is at 12:57 PM.
Sitting at 33.87° latitude puts Buena Park in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Buena Park move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Buena Park's golden hour, about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Buena Park is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Buena Park drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Buena Park, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Buena Park ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Buena Park today
Sunset today: Buena Park vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
| Fullerton | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Anaheim | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Norwalk | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
| Bellflower | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
Buena Park sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Buena Park (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 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 53m |
Buena Park sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 09s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 13s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 14s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:57 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 17s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 23s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:01 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 28s |
Twilight times in Buena Park today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:11 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:06 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Buena Park.
Sunrise & sunset in Buena Park by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Buena Park.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Buena Park
What time is sunset in Buena Park today?
Sunset in Buena Park, California is at 8:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Buena Park today?
Sunrise in Buena Park is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Buena Park tomorrow?
Sunrise in Buena Park tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Buena Park tomorrow?
Sunset in Buena Park tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Buena Park today?
Buena Park gets 14h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Buena Park?
The evening golden hour in Buena Park is about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Buena Park?
The evening blue hour in Buena Park runs from about 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Buena Park?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Buena Park at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Buena Park?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Buena Park — is at 12:57 PM today.
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