Sunset & Sunrise Today in Napa, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Napa: sunrise 7:18 AM, sunset 6:30 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Napa is at 6:32 PM and sunrise was at 7:17 AM, giving Napa 11h 14m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Napa at 12:55 PM.
Napa lies at latitude 38.30°, 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 24 seconds. This is autumn in Napa, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Napa's golden hour, about 5:57 PM to 6:49 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:49 PM to 6:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Napa is at 6:30 PM and sunrise at 7:18 AM — about 2m 23s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Napa drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Napa, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Napa ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 49m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 29m.
Moon in Napa today
Sunset today: Napa vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
| Vallejo | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
| Fairfield | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 14m |
| Vacaville | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 14m |
| Petaluma | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m |
Napa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Napa (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 49m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 29m |
Napa sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 23s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 20s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 20s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 15s |
Twilight times in Napa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:19 AM | 7:29 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:50 AM | 6:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:00 AM | 7:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:57 PM | 6:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Napa by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 33m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Napa
What time is sunset in Napa today?
Sunset in Napa, 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 Napa today?
Sunrise in Napa is at 7:17 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Napa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Napa tomorrow is at 7:18 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Napa tomorrow?
Sunset in Napa tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
How long is the day in Napa today?
Napa gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:17 AM and sunset at 6:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Napa?
The evening golden hour in Napa is about 5:57 PM to 6:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Napa?
The evening blue hour in Napa runs from about 6:49 PM to 6:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Napa?
After sunset at 6:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Napa at around 6:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Napa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Napa — is at 12:55 PM today.
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