Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mission District, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mission District: sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:49 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Mission District at 7:51 PM, having risen at 6:32 AM. That works out to 13h 18m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Mission District, is at 1:12 PM.
Mission District lies at latitude 37.76°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 14 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Mission District move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Mission District this evening is roughly 7:16 PM–8:08 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:08 PM to 8:19 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mission District is at 7:49 PM and sunrise at 6:33 AM — about 2m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mission District drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Mission District right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Mission District ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in Mission District today
Sunset today: Mission District vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission District | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
| San Francisco | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
| Chinatown | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
| Daly City | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
| South San Francisco | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
Mission District sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Mission District (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 32m |
Mission District sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:35 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 16s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:35 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 17s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:38 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 20s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 20s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:41 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:42 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:43 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in Mission District today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:57 AM | 9:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:31 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:04 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:15 AM | 7:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:16 PM | 8:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Mission District by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mission District
What time is sunset in Mission District today?
Sunset in Mission District, California is at 7:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Mission District today?
Sunrise in Mission District is at 6:32 AM today, with 13h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mission District tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mission District tomorrow is at 6:33 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
What time is sunset in Mission District tomorrow?
Sunset in Mission District tomorrow is at 7:49 PM.
How long is the day in Mission District today?
Mission District gets 13h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Mission District?
The evening golden hour in Mission District is about 7:16 PM to 8:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mission District?
The evening blue hour in Mission District runs from about 8:08 PM to 8:19 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mission District?
After sunset at 7:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mission District at around 8:19 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mission District?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mission District — is at 1:12 PM today.
Nearest cities to Mission District
- San FranciscoCA
- ChinatownCA
- Daly CityCA
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- OaklandCA
- AlamedaCA
- BerkeleyCA
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