Sunset & Sunrise Today in Delano, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Delano: sunrise 6:23 AM, sunset 7:34 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Delano is at 7:36 PM and sunrise was at 6:22 AM, giving Delano 13h 13m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Delano, is at 12:59 PM.
Delano lies at latitude 35.77°, 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 5 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Delano move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Delano runs from about 7:02 PM to 7:52 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:52 PM to 8:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Delano is at 7:34 PM and sunrise at 6:23 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Delano drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Delano, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Delano ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 43m.
Moon in Delano today
Sunset today: Delano vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 13m |
| Porterville | 6:21 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 14m |
| Bakersfield | 6:22 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 12m |
| Tulare | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 14m |
| Visalia | 6:21 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 15m |
Delano sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 43m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:18 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Delano (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 34m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 43m |
Delano sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 13m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:23 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 05s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 06s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:25 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:26 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:27 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 08s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:28 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:30 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:30 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:31 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 11s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:32 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Delano today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 6:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:02 PM | 7:52 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Delano by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 54m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Delano
What time is sunset in Delano today?
Sunset in Delano, California is at 7:36 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Delano today?
Sunrise in Delano is at 6:22 AM today, with 13h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Delano tomorrow?
Sunrise in Delano tomorrow is at 6:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:34 PM.
What time is sunset in Delano tomorrow?
Sunset in Delano tomorrow is at 7:34 PM.
How long is the day in Delano today?
Delano gets 13h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:22 AM and sunset at 7:36 PM.
When is golden hour in Delano?
The evening golden hour in Delano is about 7:02 PM to 7:52 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Delano?
The evening blue hour in Delano runs from about 7:52 PM to 8:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Delano?
After sunset at 7:36 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Delano at around 8:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Delano?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Delano — is at 12:59 PM today.
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