Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sacramento, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sacramento: sunrise 7:15 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Sacramento at 6:28 PM, having risen at 7:14 AM. That works out to 11h 14m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Sacramento falls at 12:52 PM.
Because Sacramento is at 38.58° (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 25 seconds. This is autumn in Sacramento, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Sacramento's golden hour, about 5:53 PM to 6:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sacramento is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:15 AM — about 2m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sacramento drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Sacramento, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sacramento ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 51m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 27m.
Moon in Sacramento today
Sunset today: Sacramento vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| West Sacramento | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| Arden-Arcade | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| Florin | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| Carmichael | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 14m |
Sacramento sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 51m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 27m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sacramento (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 51m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 27m |
Sacramento sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 25s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 24s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 24s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 23s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 22s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 21s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 20s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:27 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 17s |
Twilight times in Sacramento today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:45 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:57 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:53 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Sacramento by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 16m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 39m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sacramento
What time is sunset in Sacramento today?
Sunset in Sacramento, California is at 6:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sacramento today?
Sunrise in Sacramento is at 7:14 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sacramento tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sacramento tomorrow is at 7:15 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Sacramento tomorrow?
Sunset in Sacramento tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Sacramento today?
Sacramento gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Sacramento?
The evening golden hour in Sacramento is about 5:53 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sacramento?
The evening blue hour in Sacramento runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sacramento?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sacramento at around 6:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sacramento?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sacramento — is at 12:52 PM today.
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