Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gardena, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gardena: sunrise 6:21 AM, sunset 7:28 PM.
In Gardena, California, the sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 7:30 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 08m of daylight. Local solar noon in Gardena falls at 12:56 PM.
Sitting at 33.89° latitude puts Gardena in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Gardena move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Gardena's golden hour, about 6:57 PM to 7:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:46 PM to 7:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gardena is at 7:28 PM and sunrise at 6:21 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gardena drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Gardena right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gardena ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:08 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Gardena today
Sunset today: Gardena vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m |
| Hawthorne | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
| Torrance | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m |
| Carson | 6:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
| Compton | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
Gardena sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:08 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gardena (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 53m |
Gardena sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 07m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:23 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 57m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:27 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:28 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Gardena today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:51 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:57 PM | 7:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Gardena by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gardena
What time is sunset in Gardena today?
Sunset in Gardena, California is at 7:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Gardena today?
Sunrise in Gardena is at 6:21 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gardena tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gardena tomorrow is at 6:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Gardena tomorrow?
Sunset in Gardena tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
How long is the day in Gardena today?
Gardena gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Gardena?
The evening golden hour in Gardena is about 6:57 PM to 7:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gardena?
The evening blue hour in Gardena runs from about 7:46 PM to 7:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gardena?
After sunset at 7:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gardena at around 7:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gardena?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gardena — is at 12:56 PM today.
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