Sunset & Sunrise Today in Palm Springs, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Palm Springs: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:21 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Palm Springs is at 7:22 PM and sunrise was at 6:14 AM, giving Palm Springs 13h 08m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Palm Springs, is at 12:48 PM.
Sitting at 33.83° latitude puts Palm Springs in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Palm Springs move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Palm Springs's golden hour, about 6:50 PM to 7:39 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:39 PM to 7:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Palm Springs is at 7:21 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Palm Springs drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Palm Springs right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Palm Springs ranges from as early as 4:36 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:00 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 53m.
Moon in Palm Springs today
Sunset today: Palm Springs vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | 6:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m |
| Cathedral City | 6:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m |
| Palm Desert | 6:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m |
| Indio | 6:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 08m |
| San Jacinto | 6:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 08m |
Palm Springs sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:00 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:36 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:35 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:05 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Palm Springs (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 53m |
Palm Springs sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:14 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:15 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:16 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:18 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 55m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:19 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:20 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:20 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:21 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:22 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:23 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Palm Springs today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:45 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:16 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:47 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 6:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:50 PM | 7:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Palm Springs by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:33 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Palm Springs
What time is sunset in Palm Springs today?
Sunset in Palm Springs, California is at 7:22 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Palm Springs today?
Sunrise in Palm Springs is at 6:14 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Palm Springs tomorrow?
Sunrise in Palm Springs tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:21 PM.
What time is sunset in Palm Springs tomorrow?
Sunset in Palm Springs tomorrow is at 7:21 PM.
How long is the day in Palm Springs today?
Palm Springs gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:14 AM and sunset at 7:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Palm Springs?
The evening golden hour in Palm Springs is about 6:50 PM to 7:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Palm Springs?
The evening blue hour in Palm Springs runs from about 7:39 PM to 7:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Palm Springs?
After sunset at 7:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Palm Springs at around 7:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Palm Springs?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Palm Springs — is at 12:48 PM today.
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