Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rowland Heights, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rowland Heights: sunrise 6:20 AM, sunset 7:27 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Rowland Heights is at 7:28 PM and sunrise was at 6:19 AM, giving Rowland Heights 13h 09m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Rowland Heights, is at 12:54 PM.
Sitting at 33.98° latitude puts Rowland Heights in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. This is summer in Rowland Heights, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Rowland Heights's golden hour, about 6:55 PM to 7:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:44 PM to 7:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rowland Heights is at 7:27 PM and sunrise at 6:20 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rowland Heights drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Rowland Heights, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rowland Heights ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in Rowland Heights today
Sunset today: Rowland Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Heights | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m |
| Hacienda Heights | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m |
| La Habra | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m |
| Diamond Bar | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m |
| West Covina | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m |
Rowland Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rowland Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
Rowland Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:20 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 07m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 01m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 59m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:24 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:24 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:26 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:26 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:27 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:28 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Rowland Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:50 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 7:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:02 AM | 6:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:55 PM | 7:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Rowland Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rowland Heights
What time is sunset in Rowland Heights today?
Sunset in Rowland Heights, California is at 7:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rowland Heights today?
Sunrise in Rowland Heights is at 6:19 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rowland Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rowland Heights tomorrow is at 6:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Rowland Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Rowland Heights tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
How long is the day in Rowland Heights today?
Rowland Heights gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:19 AM and sunset at 7:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Rowland Heights?
The evening golden hour in Rowland Heights is about 6:55 PM to 7:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rowland Heights?
The evening blue hour in Rowland Heights runs from about 7:44 PM to 7:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rowland Heights?
After sunset at 7:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rowland Heights at around 7:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rowland Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rowland Heights — is at 12:54 PM today.
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