Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cupertino, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cupertino: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 7:47 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Cupertino is at 7:49 PM and sunrise was at 6:31 AM, giving Cupertino 13h 17m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Cupertino, is at 1:10 PM.
Cupertino lies at latitude 37.32°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 12 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Cupertino move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Cupertino's golden hour, about 7:15 PM to 8:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:06 PM to 8:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cupertino is at 7:47 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 2m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cupertino drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Cupertino right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cupertino ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 43m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in Cupertino today
Sunset today: Cupertino vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sunnyvale | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 17m |
| Santa Clara | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 17m |
| Mountain View | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 17m |
| Mountain View | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 17m |
Cupertino sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 43m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cupertino (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 | 5:48 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 43m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
Cupertino sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:32 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:33 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:34 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 14s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 15s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:36 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 16s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:39 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:41 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:42 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in Cupertino today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:57 AM | 9:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:31 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:14 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Cupertino by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cupertino
What time is sunset in Cupertino today?
Sunset in Cupertino, California is at 7:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cupertino today?
Sunrise in Cupertino is at 6:31 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cupertino tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cupertino tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:47 PM.
What time is sunset in Cupertino tomorrow?
Sunset in Cupertino tomorrow is at 7:47 PM.
How long is the day in Cupertino today?
Cupertino gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset at 7:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Cupertino?
The evening golden hour in Cupertino is about 7:15 PM to 8:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cupertino?
The evening blue hour in Cupertino runs from about 8:06 PM to 8:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cupertino?
After sunset at 7:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cupertino at around 8:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cupertino?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cupertino — is at 1:10 PM today.
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