Sunset & Sunrise Today in Carson, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Carson: sunrise 5:54 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Carson at 8:04 PM, having risen at 5:53 AM. That works out to 14h 10m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Carson falls at 12:59 PM.
Because Carson is at 33.83° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. This is summer in Carson, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Carson's golden hour, about 7:29 PM to 8:22 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Carson is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 5:54 AM — about 1m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Carson drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Carson right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Carson ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Carson today
Sunset today: Carson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Torrance | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Compton | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Redondo Beach | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| San Pedro | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
Carson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Carson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 53m |
Carson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 13s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 14s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 17s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Carson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 9:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 8:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:29 PM | 8:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Carson.
Sunrise & sunset in Carson by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Carson.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Carson
What time is sunset in Carson today?
Sunset in Carson, California is at 8:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Carson today?
Sunrise in Carson is at 5:53 AM today, with 14h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Carson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Carson tomorrow is at 5:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Carson tomorrow?
Sunset in Carson tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Carson today?
Carson gets 14h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:53 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Carson?
The evening golden hour in Carson is about 7:29 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Carson?
The evening blue hour in Carson runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Carson?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Carson at around 8:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Carson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Carson — is at 12:59 PM today.
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