Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pico Rivera, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pico Rivera: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Pico Rivera at 6:19 PM, having risen at 6:57 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Pico Rivera falls at 12:38 PM.
Because Pico Rivera is at 33.98° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Pico Rivera keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Pico Rivera runs from about 5:46 PM to 6:35 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:35 PM to 6:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pico Rivera is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Pico Rivera drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Pico Rivera, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Pico Rivera ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Pico Rivera today
Sunset today: Pico Rivera vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Rivera | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m |
| Montebello | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m |
| Bell Gardens | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m |
| Downey | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m |
| Whittier | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
Pico Rivera sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Pico Rivera (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 52m |
Pico Rivera sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 20m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:59 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:05 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:06 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:06 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Pico Rivera today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:31 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:35 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Pico Rivera by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pico Rivera
What time is sunset in Pico Rivera today?
Sunset in Pico Rivera, California is at 6:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Pico Rivera today?
Sunrise in Pico Rivera is at 6:57 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pico Rivera tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pico Rivera tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Pico Rivera tomorrow?
Sunset in Pico Rivera tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Pico Rivera today?
Pico Rivera gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Pico Rivera?
The evening golden hour in Pico Rivera is about 5:46 PM to 6:35 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pico Rivera?
The evening blue hour in Pico Rivera runs from about 6:35 PM to 6:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pico Rivera?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pico Rivera at around 6:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pico Rivera?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pico Rivera — is at 12:38 PM today.
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