Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hemet, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hemet: sunrise 6:20 AM, sunset 7:15 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Hemet is at 7:16 PM and sunrise was at 6:20 AM, giving Hemet 12h 56m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Hemet, is at 12:48 PM.
Hemet lies at latitude 33.75°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 58 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Hemet keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Hemet's golden hour, about 6:44 PM to 7:33 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:33 PM to 7:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hemet is at 7:15 PM and sunrise at 6:20 AM — about 2m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hemet drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Hemet right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hemet ranges from as early as 4:38 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:02 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Hemet today
Sunset today: Hemet vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet | 6:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 56m |
| San Jacinto | 6:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 56m |
| Menifee | 6:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m |
| Perris | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m |
| Murrieta | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m |
Hemet sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:02 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:38 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:07 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hemet (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 54m |
Hemet sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 56m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:20 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:22 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:22 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:24 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:24 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:25 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:26 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:26 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:27 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:28 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 30m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Hemet today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:52 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:53 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:03 AM | 6:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:44 PM | 7:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hemet by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hemet
What time is sunset in Hemet today?
Sunset in Hemet, California is at 7:16 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hemet today?
Sunrise in Hemet is at 6:20 AM today, with 12h 56m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hemet tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hemet tomorrow is at 6:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Hemet tomorrow?
Sunset in Hemet tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Hemet today?
Hemet gets 12h 56m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:20 AM and sunset at 7:16 PM.
When is golden hour in Hemet?
The evening golden hour in Hemet is about 6:44 PM to 7:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hemet?
The evening blue hour in Hemet runs from about 7:33 PM to 7:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hemet?
After sunset at 7:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hemet at around 7:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hemet?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hemet — is at 12:48 PM today.
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