Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hacienda Heights, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hacienda Heights: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Hacienda Heights is at 6:18 PM and sunrise was at 6:56 AM, giving Hacienda Heights 11h 22m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Hacienda Heights at 12:37 PM.
Sitting at 33.99° latitude puts Hacienda Heights in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Hacienda Heights move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Hacienda Heights this evening is roughly 5:45 PM–6:34 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hacienda Heights is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hacienda Heights drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hacienda Heights, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hacienda Heights ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Hacienda Heights today
Sunset today: Hacienda Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| La Puente | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Whittier | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Rowland Heights | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| La Habra | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
Hacienda Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hacienda Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
Hacienda Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 20m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:03 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:04 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:07 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Hacienda Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:01 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:30 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:34 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hacienda Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hacienda Heights
What time is sunset in Hacienda Heights today?
Sunset in Hacienda Heights, California is at 6:18 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hacienda Heights today?
Sunrise in Hacienda Heights is at 6:56 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hacienda Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hacienda Heights tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Hacienda Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Hacienda Heights tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Hacienda Heights today?
Hacienda Heights gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 6:18 PM.
When is golden hour in Hacienda Heights?
The evening golden hour in Hacienda Heights is about 5:45 PM to 6:34 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hacienda Heights?
The evening blue hour in Hacienda Heights runs from about 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hacienda Heights?
After sunset at 6:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hacienda Heights at around 6:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hacienda Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hacienda Heights — is at 12:37 PM today.
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