Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hollister, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hollister: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Hollister at 6:29 PM, having risen at 7:12 AM. That works out to 11h 17m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Hollister falls at 12:51 PM.
Because Hollister is at 36.85° (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 16 seconds. This is autumn in Hollister, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Hollister runs from about 5:55 PM to 6:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hollister is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:13 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hollister drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Hollister, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hollister ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 40m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 37m.
Moon in Hollister today
Sunset today: Hollister vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 17m |
| Gilroy | 7:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 16m |
| Salinas | 7:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 17m |
| Watsonville | 7:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 17m |
| Morgan Hill | 7:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 16m |
Hollister sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 37m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hollister (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 40m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 37m |
Hollister sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 17m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 16s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 15s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:18 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 12s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 11s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 10s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 08s |
Twilight times in Hollister today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:55 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:55 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hollister by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hollister
What time is sunset in Hollister today?
Sunset in Hollister, California is at 6:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hollister today?
Sunrise in Hollister is at 7:12 AM today, with 11h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hollister tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hollister tomorrow is at 7:13 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Hollister tomorrow?
Sunset in Hollister tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Hollister today?
Hollister gets 11h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Hollister?
The evening golden hour in Hollister is about 5:55 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hollister?
The evening blue hour in Hollister runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hollister?
After sunset at 6:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hollister at around 6:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hollister?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hollister — is at 12:51 PM today.
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