Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Jose, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Jose: sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over San Jose at 8:27 PM, having risen at 5:59 AM. That works out to 14h 28m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above San Jose at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 37.34° latitude puts San Jose in the mid-latitudes — 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 12 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in San Jose move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in San Jose this evening is roughly 7:50 PM–8:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Jose is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 5:59 AM — about 1m 14s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Jose drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in San Jose, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Jose ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 43m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in San Jose today
Sunset today: San Jose vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
| Santa Clara | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
| Milpitas | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m |
| Sunnyvale | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
| Mountain View | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m |
San Jose sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 43m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Jose (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 43m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
San Jose sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 28m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 14s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 23s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 26s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 28s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 40s |
Twilight times in San Jose today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:09 AM | 10:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:28 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:50 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in San Jose.
Sunrise & sunset in San Jose by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in San Jose.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Jose
What time is sunset in San Jose today?
Sunset in San Jose, California is at 8:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Jose today?
Sunrise in San Jose is at 5:59 AM today, with 14h 28m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Jose tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Jose tomorrow is at 5:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in San Jose tomorrow?
Sunset in San Jose tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in San Jose today?
San Jose gets 14h 28m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 8:27 PM.
When is golden hour in San Jose?
The evening golden hour in San Jose is about 7:50 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Jose?
The evening blue hour in San Jose runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Jose?
After sunset at 8:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Jose at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Jose?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Jose — is at 1:13 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near San Jose
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Sunset card for San Jose
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