Sunset & Sunrise Today in Clovis, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Clovis: sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.
In Clovis, California, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 17m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Clovis at 12:44 PM.
Sitting at 36.83° latitude puts Clovis 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 16 seconds. This is autumn in Clovis, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Clovis this evening is roughly 5:49 PM–6:39 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Clovis is at 6:21 PM and sunrise at 7:06 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Clovis drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Clovis, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Clovis ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:21 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 40m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 37m.
Moon in Clovis today
Sunset today: Clovis vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m |
| Fresno | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m |
| Madera | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 17m |
| Hanford | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 18m |
| Visalia | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 18m |
Clovis sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 37m
- Latest sunset 8:21 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Clovis (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 40m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 37m |
Clovis sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 15s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:11 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:12 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 12s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 12s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 12s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 10s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:16 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 10s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 08s |
Twilight times in Clovis today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Clovis by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Clovis
What time is sunset in Clovis today?
Sunset in Clovis, California is at 6:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Clovis today?
Sunrise in Clovis is at 7:05 AM today, with 11h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Clovis tomorrow?
Sunrise in Clovis tomorrow is at 7:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
What time is sunset in Clovis tomorrow?
Sunset in Clovis tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Clovis today?
Clovis gets 11h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 6:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Clovis?
The evening golden hour in Clovis is about 5:49 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Clovis?
The evening blue hour in Clovis runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Clovis?
After sunset at 6:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Clovis at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Clovis?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Clovis — is at 12:44 PM today.
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