Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cypress, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cypress: sunrise 6:20 AM, sunset 7:27 PM.
In Cypress, California, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:28 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 08m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Cypress, is at 12:54 PM.
Because Cypress is at 33.82° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. This is summer in Cypress, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Cypress's golden hour, about 6:56 PM to 7:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:45 PM to 7:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cypress is at 7:27 PM and sunrise at 6:20 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cypress drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Cypress, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cypress ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Cypress today
Sunset today: Cypress vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress | 6:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m |
| Cerritos | 6:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m |
| Buena Park | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m |
| Westminster | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m |
| Lakewood | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
Cypress sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cypress (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 53m |
Cypress sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:20 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:21 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:22 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:24 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:26 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:27 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:28 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:29 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Cypress today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:51 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:53 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:03 AM | 6:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:56 PM | 7:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Cypress by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cypress
What time is sunset in Cypress today?
Sunset in Cypress, California is at 7:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cypress today?
Sunrise in Cypress is at 6:20 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cypress tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cypress tomorrow is at 6:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Cypress tomorrow?
Sunset in Cypress tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
How long is the day in Cypress today?
Cypress gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:20 AM and sunset at 7:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Cypress?
The evening golden hour in Cypress is about 6:56 PM to 7:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cypress?
The evening blue hour in Cypress runs from about 7:45 PM to 7:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cypress?
After sunset at 7:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cypress at around 7:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cypress?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cypress — is at 12:54 PM today.
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