Sunset & Sunrise Today in Laguna Niguel, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Laguna Niguel: sunrise 6:55 AM, sunset 6:16 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Laguna Niguel at 6:17 PM, having risen at 6:55 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Laguna Niguel falls at 12:36 PM.
Laguna Niguel lies at latitude 33.52°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 1 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Laguna Niguel move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Laguna Niguel runs from about 5:45 PM to 6:33 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Laguna Niguel is at 6:16 PM and sunrise at 6:55 AM — about 1m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Laguna Niguel drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Laguna Niguel, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Laguna Niguel ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:04 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in Laguna Niguel today
Sunset today: Laguna Niguel vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Niguel | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| San Juan Capistrano | 6:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Aliso Viejo | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Dana Point | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mission Viejo | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
Laguna Niguel sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 8:04 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:10 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Laguna Niguel (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 | 8:03 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 55m |
Laguna Niguel sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:55 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:56 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:58 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:59 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:00 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:03 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:03 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:04 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Laguna Niguel today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:00 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:29 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:39 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Laguna Niguel by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Laguna Niguel
What time is sunset in Laguna Niguel today?
Sunset in Laguna Niguel, California is at 6:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Laguna Niguel today?
Sunrise in Laguna Niguel is at 6:55 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Laguna Niguel tomorrow?
Sunrise in Laguna Niguel tomorrow is at 6:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
What time is sunset in Laguna Niguel tomorrow?
Sunset in Laguna Niguel tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
How long is the day in Laguna Niguel today?
Laguna Niguel gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset at 6:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Laguna Niguel?
The evening golden hour in Laguna Niguel is about 5:45 PM to 6:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Laguna Niguel?
The evening blue hour in Laguna Niguel runs from about 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Laguna Niguel?
After sunset at 6:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Laguna Niguel at around 6:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Laguna Niguel?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Laguna Niguel — is at 12:36 PM today.
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