Sunset & Sunrise Today in Palmdale, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Palmdale: sunrise 6:24 AM, sunset 7:20 PM.
Palmdale, California sees the sun come up at 6:23 AM and go down at 7:22 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 12h 58m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Palmdale at 12:53 PM.
Sitting at 34.58° latitude puts Palmdale in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 3 seconds. This is summer in Palmdale, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Palmdale this evening is roughly 6:49 PM–7:38 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:38 PM to 7:48 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Palmdale is at 7:20 PM and sunrise at 6:24 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Palmdale drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Palmdale right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Palmdale ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:09 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Palmdale today
Sunset today: Palmdale vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 58m |
| Lancaster | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 58m |
| Canyon Country | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m |
| Sylmar | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m |
| Santa Clarita | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m |
Palmdale sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Palmdale (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 49m |
Palmdale sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 58m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:24 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 04s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:26 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:27 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 04s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:28 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:28 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 06s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:29 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:30 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 06s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:30 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:31 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:32 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 33m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 31m | −2m 07s |
Twilight times in Palmdale today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:55 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:57 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:07 AM | 6:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:49 PM | 7:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Palmdale by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Palmdale
What time is sunset in Palmdale today?
Sunset in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale today?
Sunrise in Palmdale is at 6:23 AM today, with 12h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Palmdale tomorrow?
Sunrise in Palmdale tomorrow is at 6:24 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Palmdale tomorrow?
Sunset in Palmdale tomorrow is at 7:20 PM.
How long is the day in Palmdale today?
Palmdale gets 12h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:23 AM and sunset at 7:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Palmdale?
The evening golden hour in Palmdale is about 6:49 PM to 7:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Palmdale?
The evening blue hour in Palmdale runs from about 7:38 PM to 7:48 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Palmdale?
After sunset at 7:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Palmdale at around 7:48 PM today.
When is solar noon in Palmdale?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Palmdale — is at 12:53 PM today.
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