Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pittsburg, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pittsburg: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:28 PM.
In Pittsburg, California, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:29 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 32m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Pittsburg, is at 1:13 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 1 minute shorter and 14 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 7:52 PM to 8:48 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pittsburg is at 8:28 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 16s 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 | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m |
| Antioch | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| Concord | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| Walnut Creek | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| Fairfield | 5:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 33m |
Pittsburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 30m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:44 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 19s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 33s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 43s |
Twilight times in Pittsburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:06 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:26 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:38 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:52 PM | 8:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Pittsburg.
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 in Pittsburg.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pittsburg
What time is sunset in Pittsburg today?
Sunset in Pittsburg, California is at 8:29 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 5:57 AM today, with 14h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pittsburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pittsburg tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Pittsburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Pittsburg tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
How long is the day in Pittsburg today?
Pittsburg gets 14h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Pittsburg?
The evening golden hour in Pittsburg is about 7:52 PM to 8:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pittsburg?
The evening blue hour in Pittsburg runs from about 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pittsburg?
After sunset at 8:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pittsburg at around 9:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pittsburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pittsburg — is at 1:13 PM today.
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