Sunset & Sunrise Today in Elk Grove, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Elk Grove: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:37 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Elk Grove is at 7:39 PM and sunrise was at 6:32 AM, giving Elk Grove 13h 06m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Elk Grove, is at 1:06 PM.
Because Elk Grove is at 38.41° (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 summer in Elk Grove, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Elk Grove's golden hour, about 7:04 PM to 7:56 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Elk Grove is at 7:37 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 21s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Elk Grove drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Elk Grove right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Elk Grove ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 50m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 28m.
Moon in Elk Grove today
Sunset today: Elk Grove vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| Laguna | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| Laguna | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| Florin | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| Rancho Cordova | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
Elk Grove sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 50m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 28m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Elk Grove (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 50m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 28m |
Elk Grove sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:33 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 21s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 24s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:37 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:38 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:39 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:40 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:41 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 25s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:43 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 26s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:44 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in Elk Grove today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:58 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:04 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:15 AM | 7:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:04 PM | 7:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Elk Grove by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 40m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Elk Grove
What time is sunset in Elk Grove today?
Sunset in Elk Grove, California is at 7:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Elk Grove today?
Sunrise in Elk Grove is at 6:32 AM today, with 13h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Elk Grove tomorrow?
Sunrise in Elk Grove tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Elk Grove tomorrow?
Sunset in Elk Grove tomorrow is at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Elk Grove today?
Elk Grove gets 13h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Elk Grove?
The evening golden hour in Elk Grove is about 7:04 PM to 7:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Elk Grove?
The evening blue hour in Elk Grove runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Elk Grove?
After sunset at 7:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Elk Grove at around 8:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Elk Grove?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Elk Grove — is at 1:06 PM today.
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