Sunset & Sunrise Today in Ceres, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Ceres: sunrise 7:12 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Ceres is at 6:27 PM and sunrise was at 7:11 AM, giving Ceres 11h 15m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Ceres at 12:49 PM.
Sitting at 37.59° latitude puts Ceres in the mid-latitudes — 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 20 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Ceres keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Ceres's golden hour, about 5:53 PM to 6:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Ceres is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:12 AM — about 2m 19s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Ceres drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Ceres, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Ceres ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 33m.
Moon in Ceres today
Sunset today: Ceres vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres | 7:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 15m |
| Modesto | 7:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 15m |
| Turlock | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 16m |
| Manteca | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Tracy | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 15m |
Ceres sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 33m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Ceres (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 33m |
Ceres sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:13 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:14 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 19s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:16 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:17 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 16s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 14s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 12s |
Twilight times in Ceres today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:44 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:14 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:54 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Ceres by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Ceres
What time is sunset in Ceres today?
Sunset in Ceres, California is at 6:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Ceres today?
Sunrise in Ceres is at 7:11 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Ceres tomorrow?
Sunrise in Ceres tomorrow is at 7:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Ceres tomorrow?
Sunset in Ceres tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in Ceres today?
Ceres gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:11 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Ceres?
The evening golden hour in Ceres is about 5:53 PM to 6:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Ceres?
The evening blue hour in Ceres runs from about 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Ceres?
After sunset at 6:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Ceres at around 6:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in Ceres?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Ceres — is at 12:49 PM today.
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