Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hanford, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hanford: sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.
In Hanford, California, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 18m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Hanford at 12:44 PM.
Sitting at 36.33° latitude puts Hanford 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 13 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Hanford move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hanford's golden hour, about 5:49 PM to 6:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hanford is at 6:21 PM and sunrise at 7:06 AM — about 2m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hanford drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Hanford, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hanford ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:20 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 37m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 40m.
Moon in Hanford today
Sunset today: Hanford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 18m |
| Tulare | 7:03 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 18m |
| Visalia | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 18m |
| Fresno | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m |
| Clovis | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m |
Hanford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 37m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 40m
- Latest sunset 8:20 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:21 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hanford (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 | 5:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 37m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 40m |
Hanford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 18m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 13s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:06 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 13s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 13s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 11s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 12s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 10s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:11 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:12 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 09s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 06s |
Twilight times in Hanford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 7:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:38 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hanford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 28m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 51m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hanford
What time is sunset in Hanford today?
Sunset in Hanford, California is at 6:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hanford today?
Sunrise in Hanford is at 7:05 AM today, with 11h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hanford tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hanford tomorrow is at 7:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
What time is sunset in Hanford tomorrow?
Sunset in Hanford tomorrow is at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Hanford today?
Hanford gets 11h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset at 6:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Hanford?
The evening golden hour in Hanford is about 5:49 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hanford?
The evening blue hour in Hanford runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hanford?
After sunset at 6:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hanford at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hanford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hanford — is at 12:44 PM today.
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