Sunset & Sunrise Today in La Jolla, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in La Jolla: sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 6:45 PM.
In La Jolla, California, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today, Monday, September 21, 2026, for a total of 12h 09m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above La Jolla at 12:42 PM.
La Jolla lies at latitude 32.85°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter. Through autumn, the sunset time in La Jolla keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
The autumn equinox falls in 1 day, so day length is changing quickly right now.
Golden hour in La Jolla this evening is roughly 6:15 PM–7:02 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:02 PM to 7:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in La Jolla is at 6:45 PM and sunrise at 6:37 AM — about 2m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in La Jolla drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in La Jolla, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in La Jolla ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:01 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in La Jolla today
Sunset today: La Jolla vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m |
| La Jolla | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m |
| Mira Mesa | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m |
| San Diego | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m |
La Jolla sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:01 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:08 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in La Jolla (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 58m |
La Jolla sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Sep 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 09m | — |
| Tue Sep 22 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 23 | 6:38 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 05m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Sep 24 | 6:38 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 03m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Sep 25 | 6:39 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 01m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 26 | 6:40 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 59m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Sep 27 | 6:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 57m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Sep 28 | 6:41 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 29 | 6:42 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 53m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 30 | 6:42 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 51m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Oct 1 | 6:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 49m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Oct 2 | 6:44 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 47m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 3 | 6:44 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 45m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 4 | 6:45 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 43m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in La Jolla today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:14 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:43 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:11 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:21 AM | 7:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:15 PM | 7:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in La Jolla by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for La Jolla
What time is sunset in La Jolla today?
Sunset in La Jolla, California is at 6:46 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in La Jolla today?
Sunrise in La Jolla is at 6:36 AM today, with 12h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in La Jolla tomorrow?
Sunrise in La Jolla tomorrow is at 6:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
What time is sunset in La Jolla tomorrow?
Sunset in La Jolla tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in La Jolla today?
La Jolla gets 12h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:36 AM and sunset at 6:46 PM.
When is golden hour in La Jolla?
The evening golden hour in La Jolla is about 6:15 PM to 7:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in La Jolla?
The evening blue hour in La Jolla runs from about 7:02 PM to 7:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in La Jolla?
After sunset at 6:46 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in La Jolla at around 7:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in La Jolla?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over La Jolla — is at 12:42 PM today.
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