Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chinatown, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chinatown: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Chinatown is at 8:30 PM and sunrise was at 6:00 AM, giving Chinatown 14h 30m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Chinatown, is at 1:15 PM.
Because Chinatown is at 37.80° (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 13 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Chinatown keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Chinatown's golden hour, about 7:53 PM to 8:50 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chinatown is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chinatown drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Chinatown, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chinatown ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in Chinatown today
Sunset today: Chinatown vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| San Francisco | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| Daly City | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| Oakland | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| Alameda | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
Chinatown sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chinatown (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 32m |
Chinatown sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:02 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:05 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 42s |
Twilight times in Chinatown today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:09 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Chinatown.
Sunrise & sunset in Chinatown by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Chinatown.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chinatown
What time is sunset in Chinatown today?
Sunset in Chinatown, California is at 8:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chinatown today?
Sunrise in Chinatown is at 6:00 AM today, with 14h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chinatown tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chinatown tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Chinatown tomorrow?
Sunset in Chinatown tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Chinatown today?
Chinatown gets 14h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 8:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Chinatown?
The evening golden hour in Chinatown is about 7:53 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chinatown?
The evening blue hour in Chinatown runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chinatown?
After sunset at 8:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chinatown at around 9:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chinatown?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chinatown — is at 1:15 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Chinatown
- San FranciscoCA
- Daly CityCA
- OaklandCA
- AlamedaCA
- BerkeleyCA
- South San FranciscoCA
- RichmondCA
- San LeandroCA
Sunrise & sunset times in more California cities
Sunset card for Chinatown
Learn more about sunset, sunrise & twilight
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.