Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fresno, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fresno: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:17 PM.
Fresno, California sees the sun come up at 5:52 AM and go down at 8:17 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 25m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Fresno falls at 1:05 PM.
Because Fresno is at 36.75° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 10 seconds. This is summer in Fresno, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Fresno this evening is roughly 7:40 PM–8:36 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:36 PM to 8:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fresno is at 8:17 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 12s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fresno drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Fresno right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fresno ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:21 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 40m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 38m.
Moon in Fresno today
Sunset today: Fresno vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 25m |
| Clovis | 5:51 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 25m |
| Visalia | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 23m |
| Merced | 5:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 28m |
| Turlock | 5:54 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 29m |
Fresno sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 38m
- Latest sunset 8:21 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fresno (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 40m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 38m |
Fresno sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 25m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 12s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 15s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 17s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:57 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 26s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 38s |
Twilight times in Fresno today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:04 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 8:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:40 PM | 8:36 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Fresno.
Sunrise & sunset in Fresno by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 49m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Fresno.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fresno
What time is sunset in Fresno today?
Sunset in Fresno, California is at 8:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Fresno today?
Sunrise in Fresno is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 25m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fresno tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fresno tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Fresno tomorrow?
Sunset in Fresno tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
How long is the day in Fresno today?
Fresno gets 14h 25m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Fresno?
The evening golden hour in Fresno is about 7:40 PM to 8:36 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fresno?
The evening blue hour in Fresno runs from about 8:36 PM to 8:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fresno?
After sunset at 8:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fresno at around 8:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fresno?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fresno — is at 1:05 PM today.
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