Sunset & Sunrise Today in El Cajon, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in El Cajon: sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 6:14 PM.
In El Cajon, California, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:15 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 23m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over El Cajon, is at 12:33 PM.
El Cajon lies at latitude 32.79°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in El Cajon keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in El Cajon this evening is roughly 5:43 PM–6:31 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:31 PM to 6:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in El Cajon is at 6:14 PM and sunrise at 6:52 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in El Cajon drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in El Cajon, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in El Cajon ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 26) to as late as 7:59 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in El Cajon today
Sunset today: El Cajon vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m |
| Santee | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m |
| La Mesa | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 24m |
| La Presa | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 24m |
| National City | 6:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 24m |
El Cajon sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 7:59 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:07 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in El Cajon (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 58m |
El Cajon sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:52 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:53 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:53 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:55 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:56 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 54s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:56 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 54s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 6:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 53s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6:59 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:00 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in El Cajon today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:29 AM | 7:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:57 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 6:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:35 AM | 7:23 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:43 PM | 6:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in El Cajon by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for El Cajon
What time is sunset in El Cajon today?
Sunset in El Cajon, California is at 6:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in El Cajon today?
Sunrise in El Cajon is at 6:51 AM today, with 11h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in El Cajon tomorrow?
Sunrise in El Cajon tomorrow is at 6:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
What time is sunset in El Cajon tomorrow?
Sunset in El Cajon tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
How long is the day in El Cajon today?
El Cajon gets 11h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:51 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM.
When is golden hour in El Cajon?
The evening golden hour in El Cajon is about 5:43 PM to 6:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in El Cajon?
The evening blue hour in El Cajon runs from about 6:31 PM to 6:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in El Cajon?
After sunset at 6:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in El Cajon at around 6:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in El Cajon?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over El Cajon — is at 12:33 PM today.
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