Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pleasanton, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pleasanton: sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
Pleasanton, California sees the sun come up at 5:58 AM and go down at 8:28 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 30m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Pleasanton at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 37.66° latitude puts Pleasanton in the mid-latitudes — 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 12 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Pleasanton keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Pleasanton this evening is roughly 7:51 PM–8:47 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pleasanton is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 5:59 AM — about 1m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Pleasanton drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Pleasanton, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Pleasanton ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in Pleasanton today
Sunset today: Pleasanton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m |
| Livermore | 5:57 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m |
| Union City | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m |
| San Ramon | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Fremont | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m |
Pleasanton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Pleasanton (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 | 5:46 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 32m |
Pleasanton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 20s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in Pleasanton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:08 AM | 10:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Pleasanton.
Sunrise & sunset in Pleasanton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Pleasanton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pleasanton
What time is sunset in Pleasanton today?
Sunset in Pleasanton, California is at 8:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Pleasanton today?
Sunrise in Pleasanton is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pleasanton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pleasanton tomorrow is at 5:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Pleasanton tomorrow?
Sunset in Pleasanton tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in Pleasanton today?
Pleasanton gets 14h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Pleasanton?
The evening golden hour in Pleasanton is about 7:51 PM to 8:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pleasanton?
The evening blue hour in Pleasanton runs from about 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pleasanton?
After sunset at 8:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pleasanton at around 8:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pleasanton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pleasanton — is at 1:13 PM today.
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