Sunset & Sunrise Today in Irvine, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Irvine: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 8:01 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Irvine is at 8:02 PM and sunrise was at 5:52 AM, giving Irvine 14h 09m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Irvine at 12:57 PM.
Irvine lies at latitude 33.67°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Irvine move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Irvine runs from about 7:27 PM to 8:19 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Irvine is at 8:01 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Irvine drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Irvine right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Irvine ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:05 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Irvine today
Sunset today: Irvine vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m |
| Tustin | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Costa Mesa | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m |
| Santa Ana | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Newport Beach | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m |
Irvine sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:05 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:10 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Irvine (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 54m |
Irvine sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:52 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 06s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 09s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 10s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:56 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 16s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Irvine today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:11 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:27 PM | 8:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Irvine.
Sunrise & sunset in Irvine by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Irvine.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Irvine
What time is sunset in Irvine today?
Sunset in Irvine, California is at 8:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Irvine today?
Sunrise in Irvine is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Irvine tomorrow?
Sunrise in Irvine tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Irvine tomorrow?
Sunset in Irvine tomorrow is at 8:01 PM.
How long is the day in Irvine today?
Irvine gets 14h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Irvine?
The evening golden hour in Irvine is about 7:27 PM to 8:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Irvine?
The evening blue hour in Irvine runs from about 8:19 PM to 8:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Irvine?
After sunset at 8:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Irvine at around 8:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Irvine?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Irvine — is at 12:57 PM today.
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Sunset card for Irvine
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