Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lancaster, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lancaster: sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
Lancaster, California sees the sun come up at 6:57 AM and go down at 6:18 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 20m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Lancaster falls at 12:38 PM.
Because Lancaster is at 34.70° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. As autumn 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 5:45 PM to 6:34 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lancaster is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 6:58 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lancaster drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lancaster, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 20m |
| Palmdale | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 21m |
| Canyon Country | 6:58 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Santa Clarita | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Valencia | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
Lancaster sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (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 Oct 14 | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 20m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:59 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 04s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:05 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:06 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:07 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 59s |
Twilight times in Lancaster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:31 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:41 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:34 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lancaster
What time is sunset in Lancaster today?
Sunset in Lancaster, California is at 6:18 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 6:57 AM today, with 11h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lancaster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lancaster tomorrow is at 6:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Lancaster tomorrow?
Sunset in Lancaster tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Lancaster today?
Lancaster gets 11h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 6:18 PM.
When is golden hour in Lancaster?
The evening golden hour in Lancaster is about 5:45 PM to 6:34 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lancaster?
The evening blue hour in Lancaster runs from about 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lancaster?
After sunset at 6:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lancaster at around 6:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lancaster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lancaster — is at 12:38 PM today.
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