Sunset & Sunrise Today in Palmdale, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Palmdale: sunrise 5:51 AM, sunset 8:04 PM.
Palmdale, California sees the sun come up at 5:51 AM and go down at 8:05 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Palmdale at 12:58 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 1 minute shorter and 4 seconds. This is summer in Palmdale, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Palmdale this evening is roughly 7:29 PM–8:23 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:23 PM to 8:34 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Palmdale is at 8:04 PM and sunrise at 5:51 AM — about 1m 6s 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 | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m |
| Lancaster | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m |
| Sylmar | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
| Santa Clarita | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 13m |
| Valencia | 5:53 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 13m |
Palmdale sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 14m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 06s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 13s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 17s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 29s |
Twilight times in Palmdale today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:08 AM | 9:47 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:46 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:29 PM | 8:23 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Palmdale.
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 in Palmdale.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Palmdale
What time is sunset in Palmdale today?
Sunset in Palmdale, California is at 8:05 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 5:51 AM today, with 14h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Palmdale tomorrow?
Sunrise in Palmdale tomorrow is at 5:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:04 PM.
What time is sunset in Palmdale tomorrow?
Sunset in Palmdale tomorrow is at 8:04 PM.
How long is the day in Palmdale today?
Palmdale gets 14h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Palmdale?
The evening golden hour in Palmdale is about 7:29 PM to 8:23 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Palmdale?
The evening blue hour in Palmdale runs from about 8:23 PM to 8:34 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Palmdale?
After sunset at 8:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Palmdale at around 8:34 PM today.
When is solar noon in Palmdale?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Palmdale — is at 12:58 PM today.
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