Sunset & Sunrise Today in Long Beach, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Long Beach: sunrise 5:54 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
In Long Beach, California, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 10m of daylight. Local solar noon in Long Beach falls at 12:58 PM.
Because Long Beach is at 33.77° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. This is summer in Long Beach, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Long Beach's golden hour, about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Long Beach is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 5:54 AM — about 1m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Long Beach drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Long Beach, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Long Beach ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Long Beach today
Sunset today: Long Beach vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
| San Pedro | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Lakewood | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
| Carson | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Bellflower | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
Long Beach sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Long Beach (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 54m |
Long Beach sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 16s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Long Beach today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:28 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Long Beach.
Sunrise & sunset in Long Beach by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Long Beach.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Long Beach
What time is sunset in Long Beach today?
Sunset in Long Beach, California is at 8:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Long Beach today?
Sunrise in Long Beach is at 5:53 AM today, with 14h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Long Beach tomorrow?
Sunrise in Long Beach tomorrow is at 5:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Long Beach tomorrow?
Sunset in Long Beach tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Long Beach today?
Long Beach gets 14h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:53 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Long Beach?
The evening golden hour in Long Beach is about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Long Beach?
The evening blue hour in Long Beach runs from about 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Long Beach?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Long Beach at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Long Beach?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Long Beach — is at 12:58 PM today.
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