Sunset & Sunrise Today in Mountain View, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Mountain View: sunrise 7:16 AM, sunset 6:30 PM.
In Mountain View, California, the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:32 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 16m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Mountain View, is at 12:54 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 2 minutes shorter and 19 seconds. Through autumn, 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 5:57 PM to 6:48 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Mountain View is at 6:30 PM and sunrise at 7:16 AM — about 2m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Mountain View drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Mountain View, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mountain View | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Sunnyvale | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m |
| Palo Alto | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Cupertino | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m |
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 (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (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 Oct 14 | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:18 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 15s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 15s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 14s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 13s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 12s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 12s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Mountain View today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:59 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:57 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Mountain View
What time is sunset in Mountain View today?
Sunset in Mountain View, California is at 6:32 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 7:15 AM today, with 11h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Mountain View tomorrow?
Sunrise in Mountain View tomorrow is at 7:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Mountain View tomorrow?
Sunset in Mountain View tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
How long is the day in Mountain View today?
Mountain View gets 11h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:15 AM and sunset at 6:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Mountain View?
The evening golden hour in Mountain View is about 5:57 PM to 6:48 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 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Mountain View?
After sunset at 6:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Mountain View at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Mountain View?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Mountain View — is at 12:54 PM today.
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