Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chula Vista, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chula Vista: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 7:56 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Chula Vista at 7:56 PM, having risen at 5:51 AM. That works out to 14h 04m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Chula Vista at 12:54 PM.
Because Chula Vista is at 32.64° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter. This is summer in Chula Vista, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Chula Vista runs from about 7:22 PM to 8:14 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:14 PM to 8:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chula Vista is at 7:56 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chula Vista drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Chula Vista, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chula Vista ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around December 1) to as late as 7:59 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in Chula Vista today
Sunset today: Chula Vista vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 5:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 04m |
| San Diego | 5:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 05m |
| El Cajon | 5:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 05m |
| Mira Mesa | 5:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 06m |
| Escondido | 5:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 07m |
Chula Vista sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 7:59 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:07 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chula Vista (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 59m |
Chula Vista sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 04m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 01s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 04s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:53 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 05s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:54 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 10s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 11s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 13s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:56 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:58 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:59 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 50m | −1m 21s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 23s |
Twilight times in Chula Vista today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:22 PM | 8:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Chula Vista.
Sunrise & sunset in Chula Vista by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Chula Vista.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chula Vista
What time is sunset in Chula Vista today?
Sunset in Chula Vista, California is at 7:56 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chula Vista today?
Sunrise in Chula Vista is at 5:51 AM today, with 14h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chula Vista tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chula Vista tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
What time is sunset in Chula Vista tomorrow?
Sunset in Chula Vista tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
How long is the day in Chula Vista today?
Chula Vista gets 14h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 7:56 PM.
When is golden hour in Chula Vista?
The evening golden hour in Chula Vista is about 7:22 PM to 8:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chula Vista?
The evening blue hour in Chula Vista runs from about 8:14 PM to 8:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chula Vista?
After sunset at 7:56 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chula Vista at around 8:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chula Vista?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chula Vista — is at 12:54 PM today.
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