Sunset & Sunrise Today in Novato, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Novato: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 6:31 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Novato is at 6:33 PM and sunrise was at 7:18 AM, giving Novato 11h 14m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Novato falls at 12:56 PM.
Sitting at 38.11° latitude puts Novato in the mid-latitudes — 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 22 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Novato keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Novato's golden hour, about 5:58 PM to 6:50 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Novato is at 6:31 PM and sunrise at 7:19 AM — about 2m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Novato drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Novato, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Novato ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 30m.
Moon in Novato today
Sunset today: Novato vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| Petaluma | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| San Rafael | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| Richmond | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 15m |
| Vallejo | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 14m |
Novato sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 30m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Novato (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 30m |
Novato sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:18 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 22s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:22 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:23 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:24 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:26 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:28 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 17s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:29 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 16s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:30 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 15s |
Twilight times in Novato today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:50 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:51 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:01 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:58 PM | 6:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Novato by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 38m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 45m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Novato
What time is sunset in Novato today?
Sunset in Novato, California is at 6:33 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Novato today?
Sunrise in Novato is at 7:18 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Novato tomorrow?
Sunrise in Novato tomorrow is at 7:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
What time is sunset in Novato tomorrow?
Sunset in Novato tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
How long is the day in Novato today?
Novato gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:33 PM.
When is golden hour in Novato?
The evening golden hour in Novato is about 5:58 PM to 6:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Novato?
The evening blue hour in Novato runs from about 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Novato?
After sunset at 6:33 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Novato at around 7:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Novato?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Novato — is at 12:56 PM today.
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