Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fairfield, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fairfield: sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 6:29 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Fairfield at 6:31 PM, having risen at 7:16 AM. That works out to 11h 14m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Fairfield, is at 12:54 PM.
Sitting at 38.25° latitude puts Fairfield in 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 23 seconds. This is autumn in Fairfield, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Fairfield this evening is roughly 5:56 PM–6:48 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fairfield is at 6:29 PM and sunrise at 7:17 AM — about 2m 23s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fairfield drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Fairfield, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fairfield ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 49m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 29m.
Moon in Fairfield today
Sunset today: Fairfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 14m |
| Vacaville | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 14m |
| Napa | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
| Vallejo | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
| Martinez | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
Fairfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:44 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fairfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 49m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 29m |
Fairfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 23s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:20 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 21s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:27 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 16s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:29 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 15s |
Twilight times in Fairfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:59 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:56 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Fairfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 33m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 38m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fairfield
What time is sunset in Fairfield today?
Sunset in Fairfield, California is at 6:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Fairfield today?
Sunrise in Fairfield is at 7:16 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fairfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fairfield tomorrow is at 7:17 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Fairfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Fairfield tomorrow is at 6:29 PM.
How long is the day in Fairfield today?
Fairfield gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Fairfield?
The evening golden hour in Fairfield is about 5:56 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fairfield?
The evening blue hour in Fairfield runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fairfield?
After sunset at 6:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fairfield at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fairfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fairfield — is at 12:54 PM today.
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