Sunset & Sunrise Today in Concord, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Concord: sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 6:29 PM.
Concord, California sees the sun come up at 7:16 AM and go down at 6:31 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 15m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Concord at 12:54 PM.
Because Concord is at 37.98° (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 22 seconds. This is autumn in Concord, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Concord's golden hour, about 5:56 PM to 6:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Concord is at 6:29 PM and sunrise at 7:17 AM — about 2m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Concord drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Concord, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Concord ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Concord today
Sunset today: Concord vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| Pleasant Hill | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| Walnut Creek | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| Martinez | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| Pittsburg | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
Concord sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Concord (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 31m |
Concord sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 16s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 14s |
Twilight times in Concord today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:59 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:56 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Concord by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Concord
What time is sunset in Concord today?
Sunset in Concord, California is at 6:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Concord today?
Sunrise in Concord is at 7:16 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Concord tomorrow?
Sunrise in Concord tomorrow is at 7:17 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Concord tomorrow?
Sunset in Concord tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
How long is the day in Concord today?
Concord gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Concord?
The evening golden hour in Concord is about 5:56 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Concord?
The evening blue hour in Concord runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Concord?
After sunset at 6:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Concord at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Concord?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Concord — is at 12:54 PM today.
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