Sunset & Sunrise Today in Salinas, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Salinas: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Salinas, California sees the sun come up at 6:00 AM and go down at 8:24 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 24m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Salinas falls at 1:12 PM.
Salinas lies at latitude 36.68°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 10 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Salinas keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Salinas's golden hour, about 7:48 PM to 8:43 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Salinas is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 12s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Salinas drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Salinas, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Salinas ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 39m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 38m.
Moon in Salinas today
Sunset today: Salinas vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 24m |
| San Jose | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
| Santa Clara | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
| Sunnyvale | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Milpitas | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
Salinas sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 39m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 38m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Salinas (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 39m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 38m |
Salinas sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 24m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 12s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 15s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 17s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 23s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 26s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 37s |
Twilight times in Salinas today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 10:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:41 AM | 6:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:48 PM | 8:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Salinas.
Sunrise & sunset in Salinas by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 42m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 23m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 49m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Salinas.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Salinas
What time is sunset in Salinas today?
Sunset in Salinas, California is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Salinas today?
Sunrise in Salinas is at 6:00 AM today, with 14h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Salinas tomorrow?
Sunrise in Salinas tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Salinas tomorrow?
Sunset in Salinas tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Salinas today?
Salinas gets 14h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Salinas?
The evening golden hour in Salinas is about 7:48 PM to 8:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Salinas?
The evening blue hour in Salinas runs from about 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Salinas?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Salinas at around 8:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Salinas?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Salinas — is at 1:12 PM today.
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