Sunset & Sunrise Today in Redwood City, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Redwood City: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:28 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Redwood City at 8:29 PM, having risen at 6:00 AM. That works out to 14h 29m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Redwood City at 1:14 PM.
Because Redwood City is at 37.49° (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. This is summer in Redwood City, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Redwood City's golden hour, about 7:52 PM to 8:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Redwood City is at 8:28 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Redwood City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Redwood City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Redwood City ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in Redwood City today
Sunset today: Redwood City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m |
| Palo Alto | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| San Mateo | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m |
| Mountain View | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Mountain View | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
Redwood City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Redwood City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 34m |
Redwood City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 29m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 14s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:01 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 20s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 26s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:08 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:10 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in Redwood City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:41 AM | 6:37 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 Redwood City.
Sunrise & sunset in Redwood City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 45m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Redwood City.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Redwood City
What time is sunset in Redwood City today?
Sunset in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City today?
Sunrise in Redwood City is at 6:00 AM today, with 14h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Redwood City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Redwood City tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Redwood City tomorrow?
Sunset in Redwood City tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
How long is the day in Redwood City today?
Redwood City gets 14h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Redwood City?
The evening golden hour in Redwood City is about 7:52 PM to 8:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Redwood City?
The evening blue hour in Redwood City runs from about 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Redwood City?
After sunset at 8:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Redwood City at around 9:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Redwood City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Redwood City — is at 1:14 PM today.
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