Sunset & Sunrise Today in Livermore, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Livermore: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Livermore is at 8:28 PM and sunrise was at 5:57 AM, giving Livermore 14h 30m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Livermore, is at 1:13 PM.
Because Livermore is at 37.68° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 13 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Livermore move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Livermore's golden hour, about 7:50 PM to 8:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:47 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Livermore is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Livermore drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Livermore, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Livermore ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in Livermore today
Sunset today: Livermore vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 5:57 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m |
| Pleasanton | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m |
| San Ramon | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Union City | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m |
| Fremont | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m |
Livermore sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Livermore (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 32m |
Livermore sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 20s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 42s |
Twilight times in Livermore today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 10:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:38 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:50 PM | 8:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Livermore.
Sunrise & sunset in Livermore by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Livermore.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Livermore
What time is sunset in Livermore today?
Sunset in Livermore, California is at 8:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Livermore today?
Sunrise in Livermore is at 5:57 AM today, with 14h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Livermore tomorrow?
Sunrise in Livermore tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Livermore tomorrow?
Sunset in Livermore tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in Livermore today?
Livermore gets 14h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 8:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Livermore?
The evening golden hour in Livermore is about 7:50 PM to 8:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Livermore?
The evening blue hour in Livermore runs from about 8:47 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Livermore?
After sunset at 8:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Livermore at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Livermore?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Livermore — is at 1:13 PM today.
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