Sunset & Sunrise Today in Ceres, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Ceres: sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Ceres is at 7:45 PM and sunrise was at 6:26 AM, giving Ceres 13h 18m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Ceres at 1:06 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 13 seconds. Through summer, 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 7:10 PM to 8:02 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:02 PM to 8:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Ceres is at 7:43 PM and sunrise at 6:27 AM — about 2m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Ceres drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Ceres right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:26 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 18m |
| Modesto | 6:26 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 18m |
| Turlock | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 18m |
| Manteca | 6:27 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 18m |
| Tracy | 6:28 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 18m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:26 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 18m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:27 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:28 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 15s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:29 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 15s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:32 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:36 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:36 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:37 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 20s |
Twilight times in Ceres today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:09 AM | 7:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:10 PM | 8:02 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 7:45 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 6:26 AM today, with 13h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Ceres tomorrow?
Sunrise in Ceres tomorrow is at 6:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Ceres tomorrow?
Sunset in Ceres tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Ceres today?
Ceres gets 13h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 7:45 PM.
When is golden hour in Ceres?
The evening golden hour in Ceres is about 7:10 PM to 8:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Ceres?
The evening blue hour in Ceres runs from about 8:02 PM to 8:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Ceres?
After sunset at 7:45 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Ceres at around 8:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Ceres?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Ceres — is at 1:06 PM today.
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