Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Bruno, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Bruno: sunrise 7:18 AM, sunset 6:31 PM.
San Bruno, California sees the sun come up at 7:17 AM and go down at 6:33 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 15m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in San Bruno falls at 12:55 PM.
San Bruno lies at latitude 37.63°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 20 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in San Bruno move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in San Bruno this evening is roughly 5:58 PM–6:50 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Bruno is at 6:31 PM and sunrise at 7:18 AM — about 2m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Bruno drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in San Bruno, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Bruno ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 33m.
Moon in San Bruno today
Sunset today: San Bruno vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bruno | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| South San Francisco | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| Pacifica | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| Daly City | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| San Mateo | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 15m |
San Bruno sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 33m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Bruno (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 33m |
San Bruno sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 19s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 17s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 16s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 14s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 12s |
Twilight times in San Bruno today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:50 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:00 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:58 PM | 6:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Bruno by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Bruno
What time is sunset in San Bruno today?
Sunset in San Bruno, California is at 6:33 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Bruno today?
Sunrise in San Bruno is at 7:17 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Bruno tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Bruno tomorrow is at 7:18 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
What time is sunset in San Bruno tomorrow?
Sunset in San Bruno tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
How long is the day in San Bruno today?
San Bruno gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:17 AM and sunset at 6:33 PM.
When is golden hour in San Bruno?
The evening golden hour in San Bruno is about 5:58 PM to 6:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Bruno?
The evening blue hour in San Bruno runs from about 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Bruno?
After sunset at 6:33 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Bruno at around 7:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Bruno?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Bruno — is at 12:55 PM today.
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