Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mountain View, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mountain View: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
In Mountain View, California, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 8:28 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 28m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Mountain View, is at 1:14 PM.
Mountain View lies at latitude 37.39°, 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 1 minute shorter and 12 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Mountain View keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Mountain View runs from about 7:51 PM to 8:47 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mountain View is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mountain View drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Mountain View right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Mountain View ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in Mountain View today
Sunset today: Mountain View vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Mountain View | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Sunnyvale | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Palo Alto | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Santa Clara | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
Mountain View sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Mountain View (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
Mountain View sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 14s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 21s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 26s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:08 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 40s |
Twilight times in Mountain View today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 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 Mountain View.
Sunrise & sunset in Mountain View by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Mountain View.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mountain View
What time is sunset in Mountain View today?
Sunset in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View today?
Sunrise in Mountain View is at 5:59 AM today, with 14h 28m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mountain View tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mountain View tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Mountain View tomorrow?
Sunset in Mountain View tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in Mountain View today?
Mountain View gets 14h 28m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 8:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Mountain View?
The evening golden hour in Mountain View is about 7:51 PM to 8:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Mountain View?
The evening blue hour in Mountain View runs from about 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mountain View?
After sunset at 8:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mountain View at around 8:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mountain View?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mountain View — is at 1:14 PM today.
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