Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oakley, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oakley: sunrise 7:15 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
Oakley, California sees the sun come up at 7:14 AM and go down at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 15m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Oakley falls at 12:52 PM.
Because Oakley is at 38.00° (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. This is autumn in Oakley, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Oakley runs from about 5:55 PM to 6:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oakley is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:15 AM — about 2m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oakley drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Oakley, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Oakley ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Oakley today
Sunset today: Oakley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
| Brentwood | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
| Antioch | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
| Pittsburg | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
| Concord | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
Oakley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:43 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Oakley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 31m |
Oakley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 20s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:22 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 17s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 16s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:26 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:27 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 14s |
Twilight times in Oakley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:17 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:47 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:57 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:55 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Oakley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Oakley
What time is sunset in Oakley today?
Sunset in Oakley, California is at 6:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Oakley today?
Sunrise in Oakley is at 7:14 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oakley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oakley tomorrow is at 7:15 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Oakley tomorrow?
Sunset in Oakley tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Oakley today?
Oakley gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset at 6:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Oakley?
The evening golden hour in Oakley is about 5:55 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Oakley?
The evening blue hour in Oakley runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oakley?
After sunset at 6:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oakley at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oakley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oakley — is at 12:52 PM today.
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