Sunset & Sunrise Today in Livermore, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Livermore: sunrise 6:35 AM, sunset 7:38 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Livermore is at 7:40 PM and sunrise was at 6:35 AM, giving Livermore 13h 04m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Livermore, is at 1:08 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 2 minutes shorter and 18 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 7:06 PM to 7:57 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:57 PM to 8:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Livermore is at 7:38 PM and sunrise at 6:35 AM — about 2m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Livermore drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Livermore right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 04m |
| Pleasanton | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 04m |
| Dublin | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m |
| San Ramon | 6:35 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 05m |
| Union City | 6:36 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
Livermore sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 04m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:35 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 20s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:40 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:40 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:41 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 21s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:42 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:43 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:44 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 22s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 23s |
Twilight times in Livermore today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:02 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:35 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:17 AM | 7:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:06 PM | 7:57 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Livermore
What time is sunset in Livermore today?
Sunset in Livermore, California is at 7:40 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 6:35 AM today, with 13h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Livermore tomorrow?
Sunrise in Livermore tomorrow is at 6:35 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Livermore tomorrow?
Sunset in Livermore tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Livermore today?
Livermore gets 13h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:35 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Livermore?
The evening golden hour in Livermore is about 7:06 PM to 7:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Livermore?
The evening blue hour in Livermore runs from about 7:57 PM to 8:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Livermore?
After sunset at 7:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Livermore at around 8:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Livermore?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Livermore — is at 1:08 PM today.
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