Sunset & Sunrise Today in Canyon Country, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Canyon Country: sunrise 6:21 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Canyon Country is at 7:31 PM and sunrise was at 6:21 AM, giving Canyon Country 13h 10m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Canyon Country falls at 12:56 PM.
Sitting at 34.42° latitude puts Canyon Country in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 58 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Canyon Country move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Canyon Country runs from about 6:58 PM to 7:47 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:47 PM to 7:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Canyon Country is at 7:30 PM and sunrise at 6:21 AM — about 1m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Canyon Country drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Canyon Country, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Canyon Country ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:10 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Canyon Country today
Sunset today: Canyon Country vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Country | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 10m |
| Santa Clarita | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 10m |
| Valencia | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 10m |
| Sylmar | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 09m |
| North Hills | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 09m |
Canyon Country sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:10 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:13 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Canyon Country (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 50m |
Canyon Country sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 10m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:22 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:23 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:28 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:28 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 04s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:29 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:30 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 05s |
Twilight times in Canyon Country today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 6:54 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:58 PM | 7:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Canyon Country by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Canyon Country
What time is sunset in Canyon Country today?
Sunset in Canyon Country, California is at 7:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Canyon Country today?
Sunrise in Canyon Country is at 6:21 AM today, with 13h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Canyon Country tomorrow?
Sunrise in Canyon Country tomorrow is at 6:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Canyon Country tomorrow?
Sunset in Canyon Country tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
How long is the day in Canyon Country today?
Canyon Country gets 13h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 7:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Canyon Country?
The evening golden hour in Canyon Country is about 6:58 PM to 7:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Canyon Country?
The evening blue hour in Canyon Country runs from about 7:47 PM to 7:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Canyon Country?
After sunset at 7:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Canyon Country at around 7:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Canyon Country?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Canyon Country — is at 12:56 PM today.
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