Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lancaster, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lancaster: sunrise 5:51 AM, sunset 8:05 PM.
Lancaster, California sees the sun come up at 5:51 AM and go down at 8:05 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Lancaster falls at 12:58 PM.
Because Lancaster is at 34.70° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 5 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Lancaster move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lancaster's golden hour, about 7:30 PM to 8:23 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:23 PM to 8:35 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lancaster is at 8:05 PM and sunrise at 5:51 AM — about 1m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lancaster drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lancaster right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lancaster ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:09 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Lancaster today
Sunset today: Lancaster vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m |
| Palmdale | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m |
| Santa Clarita | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 13m |
| Valencia | 5:53 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 13m |
| Sylmar | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
Lancaster sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lancaster (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 49m |
Lancaster sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 07s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 23s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:57 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Lancaster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:08 AM | 9:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:46 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:32 AM | 6:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:30 PM | 8:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lancaster.
Sunrise & sunset in Lancaster by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lancaster.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lancaster
What time is sunset in Lancaster today?
Sunset in Lancaster, California is at 8:05 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lancaster today?
Sunrise in Lancaster is at 5:51 AM today, with 14h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lancaster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lancaster tomorrow is at 5:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
What time is sunset in Lancaster tomorrow?
Sunset in Lancaster tomorrow is at 8:05 PM.
How long is the day in Lancaster today?
Lancaster gets 14h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Lancaster?
The evening golden hour in Lancaster is about 7:30 PM to 8:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lancaster?
The evening blue hour in Lancaster runs from about 8:23 PM to 8:35 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lancaster?
After sunset at 8:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lancaster at around 8:35 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lancaster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lancaster — is at 12:58 PM today.
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