Sunset & Sunrise Today in Laguna Niguel, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Laguna Niguel: sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 7:25 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Laguna Niguel at 7:27 PM, having risen at 6:19 AM. That works out to 13h 08m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Laguna Niguel falls at 12:53 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 1 minute shorter and 55 seconds. As summer 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 6:54 PM to 7:43 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:43 PM to 7:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Laguna Niguel is at 7:25 PM and sunrise at 6:19 AM — about 1m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Laguna Niguel drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Laguna Niguel, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Aliso Viejo | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| Mission Viejo | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
| San Clemente | 6:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 07m |
| Lake Forest | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:19 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:21 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 56s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:23 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 52m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:25 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 48m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:26 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Laguna Niguel today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:50 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:02 AM | 6:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:54 PM | 7:43 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 7:27 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 6:19 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Laguna Niguel tomorrow?
Sunrise in Laguna Niguel tomorrow is at 6:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Laguna Niguel tomorrow?
Sunset in Laguna Niguel tomorrow is at 7:25 PM.
How long is the day in Laguna Niguel today?
Laguna Niguel gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:19 AM and sunset at 7:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Laguna Niguel?
The evening golden hour in Laguna Niguel is about 6:54 PM to 7:43 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 7:43 PM to 7:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Laguna Niguel?
After sunset at 7:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Laguna Niguel at around 7:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Laguna Niguel?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Laguna Niguel — is at 12:53 PM today.
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