Sunset & Sunrise Today in Redwood City, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Redwood City: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 7:40 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Redwood City at 7:41 PM, having risen at 6:37 AM. That works out to 13h 04m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Redwood City at 1:10 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 2 minutes shorter and 17 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 7:07 PM to 7:58 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:58 PM to 8:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Redwood City is at 7:40 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 2m 17s 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 | 6:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
| Palo Alto | 6:36 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
| San Mateo | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 04m |
| Mountain View | 6:36 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
| Mountain View | 6:36 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
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 (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:38 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:40 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:41 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:42 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 20s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:44 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:45 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:46 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 21s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Redwood City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:04 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:37 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:09 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:20 AM | 7:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:07 PM | 7:58 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Redwood City
What time is sunset in Redwood City today?
Sunset in Redwood City, California is at 7:41 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 6:37 AM today, with 13h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Redwood City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Redwood City tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:40 PM.
What time is sunset in Redwood City tomorrow?
Sunset in Redwood City tomorrow is at 7:40 PM.
How long is the day in Redwood City today?
Redwood City gets 13h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 7:41 PM.
When is golden hour in Redwood City?
The evening golden hour in Redwood City is about 7:07 PM to 7:58 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 7:58 PM to 8:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Redwood City?
After sunset at 7:41 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Redwood City at around 8:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Redwood City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Redwood City — is at 1:10 PM today.
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