Sunset & Sunrise Today in Redding, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Redding: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 8:38 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Redding at 8:38 PM, having risen at 5:52 AM. That works out to 14h 46m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Redding falls at 1:15 PM.
Redding lies at latitude 40.59°, 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 21 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Redding keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Redding's golden hour, about 7:59 PM to 8:58 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:58 PM to 9:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Redding is at 8:38 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Redding drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Redding right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Redding ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:44 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Redding today
Sunset today: Redding vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m |
| Chico | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 41m |
| Yuba City | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m |
Redding sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:44 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:38 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:38 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Redding (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 15m |
Redding sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:57 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Redding today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:52 AM | 10:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:38 AM | 9:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:19 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:31 AM | 6:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:59 PM | 8:58 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Redding.
Sunrise & sunset in Redding by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Redding.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Redding
What time is sunset in Redding today?
Sunset in Redding, California is at 8:38 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Redding today?
Sunrise in Redding is at 5:52 AM today, with 14h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Redding tomorrow?
Sunrise in Redding tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Redding tomorrow?
Sunset in Redding tomorrow is at 8:38 PM.
How long is the day in Redding today?
Redding gets 14h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:38 PM.
When is golden hour in Redding?
The evening golden hour in Redding is about 7:59 PM to 8:58 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Redding?
The evening blue hour in Redding runs from about 8:58 PM to 9:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Redding?
After sunset at 8:38 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Redding at around 9:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in Redding?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Redding — is at 1:15 PM today.
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