Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rialto, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rialto: sunrise 6:55 AM, sunset 6:14 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Rialto is at 6:16 PM and sunrise was at 6:54 AM, giving Rialto 11h 21m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Rialto at 12:35 PM.
Sitting at 34.11° latitude puts Rialto in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 3 seconds. This is autumn in Rialto, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Rialto's golden hour, about 5:43 PM to 6:32 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:32 PM to 6:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rialto is at 6:14 PM and sunrise at 6:55 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rialto drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Rialto, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rialto ranges from as early as 4:39 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:04 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Rialto today
Sunset today: Rialto vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 21m |
| Fontana | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 21m |
| Colton | 6:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 21m |
| San Bernardino | 6:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 21m |
| Rubidoux | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 22m |
Rialto sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:04 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:39 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:37 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:09 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rialto (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 52m |
Rialto sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:55 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 19m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:56 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:58 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:01 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:03 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Rialto today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:39 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:59 AM | 7:10 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:28 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:38 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:43 PM | 6:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Rialto by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rialto
What time is sunset in Rialto today?
Sunset in Rialto, California is at 6:16 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rialto today?
Sunrise in Rialto is at 6:54 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rialto tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rialto tomorrow is at 6:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Rialto tomorrow?
Sunset in Rialto tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
How long is the day in Rialto today?
Rialto gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:54 AM and sunset at 6:16 PM.
When is golden hour in Rialto?
The evening golden hour in Rialto is about 5:43 PM to 6:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rialto?
The evening blue hour in Rialto runs from about 6:32 PM to 6:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rialto?
After sunset at 6:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rialto at around 6:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rialto?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rialto — is at 12:35 PM today.
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