Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pittsburg, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pittsburg: sunrise 6:36 AM, sunset 7:39 PM.
In Pittsburg, California, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 7:40 PM today, Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a total of 13h 05m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Pittsburg, is at 1:08 PM.
Pittsburg lies at latitude 38.03°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 19 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Pittsburg keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Pittsburg runs from about 7:06 PM to 7:58 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:58 PM to 8:08 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pittsburg is at 7:39 PM and sunrise at 6:36 AM — about 2m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Pittsburg drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Pittsburg, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Pittsburg ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 30m.
Moon in Pittsburg today
Sunset today: Pittsburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m |
| Antioch | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m |
| Concord | 6:35 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 05m |
| Brentwood | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m |
| Walnut Creek | 6:36 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 05m |
Pittsburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 30m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:44 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Pittsburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 30m |
Pittsburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 05m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 22s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:39 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:40 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 22s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:41 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 23s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:42 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:42 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:43 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:44 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 24s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 24s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:46 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 25s |
Twilight times in Pittsburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:01 AM | 9:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:35 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:08 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:17 AM | 7:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:06 PM | 7:58 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Pittsburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 42m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pittsburg
What time is sunset in Pittsburg today?
Sunset in Pittsburg, California is at 7:40 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Pittsburg today?
Sunrise in Pittsburg is at 6:35 AM today, with 13h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pittsburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pittsburg tomorrow is at 6:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:39 PM.
What time is sunset in Pittsburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Pittsburg tomorrow is at 7:39 PM.
How long is the day in Pittsburg today?
Pittsburg gets 13h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:35 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Pittsburg?
The evening golden hour in Pittsburg is about 7:06 PM to 7:58 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pittsburg?
The evening blue hour in Pittsburg runs from about 7:58 PM to 8:08 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pittsburg?
After sunset at 7:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pittsburg at around 8:08 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pittsburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pittsburg — is at 1:08 PM today.
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