Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chico, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chico: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Chico at 8:34 PM, having risen at 5:52 AM. That works out to 14h 41m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Chico at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 39.73° latitude puts Chico 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 1 minute shorter and 19 seconds. This is summer in Chico, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Chico runs from about 7:55 PM to 8:53 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:53 PM to 9:06 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chico is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chico drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Chico right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chico ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:39 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 58m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 20m.
Moon in Chico today
Sunset today: Chico vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 41m |
| Yuba City | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m |
| Redding | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m |
| Roseville | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 36m |
| Citrus Heights | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 35m |
Chico sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 58m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 20m
- Latest sunset 8:39 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chico (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 58m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 20m |
Chico sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 41m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 32s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 34s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 37s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 39s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 41s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 44s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Chico today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:55 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:40 AM | 9:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:20 AM | 9:06 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:32 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:55 PM | 8:53 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Chico.
Sunrise & sunset in Chico by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Chico.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chico
What time is sunset in Chico today?
Sunset in Chico, California is at 8:34 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chico today?
Sunrise in Chico is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 41m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chico tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chico tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Chico tomorrow?
Sunset in Chico tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Chico today?
Chico gets 14h 41m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Chico?
The evening golden hour in Chico is about 7:55 PM to 8:53 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chico?
The evening blue hour in Chico runs from about 8:53 PM to 9:06 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chico?
After sunset at 8:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chico at around 9:06 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chico?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chico — is at 1:13 PM today.
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