Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Juan Capistrano, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Juan Capistrano: sunrise 6:55 AM, sunset 6:16 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over San Juan Capistrano at 6:17 PM, having risen at 6:54 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over San Juan Capistrano, is at 12:36 PM.
Sitting at 33.50° latitude puts San Juan Capistrano in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 1 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in San Juan Capistrano move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in San Juan Capistrano this evening is roughly 5:45 PM–6:33 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Juan Capistrano is at 6:16 PM and sunrise at 6:55 AM — about 1m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Juan Capistrano drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in San Juan Capistrano, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Juan Capistrano ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:04 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 22m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 55m.
Moon in San Juan Capistrano today
Sunset today: San Juan Capistrano vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Capistrano | 6:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Laguna Niguel | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Dana Point | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Aliso Viejo | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| San Clemente | 6:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
San Juan Capistrano sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 22m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 55m
- Latest sunset 8:04 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:10 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Juan Capistrano (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 22m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 55m |
San Juan Capistrano sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:55 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:56 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:58 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6:58 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6:59 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:00 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 09m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 07m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:02 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:03 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:04 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in San Juan Capistrano today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:31 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:00 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:29 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:38 AM | 7:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Juan Capistrano by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 05m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Juan Capistrano
What time is sunset in San Juan Capistrano today?
Sunset in San Juan Capistrano, California is at 6:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Juan Capistrano today?
Sunrise in San Juan Capistrano is at 6:54 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Juan Capistrano tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Juan Capistrano tomorrow is at 6:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
What time is sunset in San Juan Capistrano tomorrow?
Sunset in San Juan Capistrano tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
How long is the day in San Juan Capistrano today?
San Juan Capistrano gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:54 AM and sunset at 6:17 PM.
When is golden hour in San Juan Capistrano?
The evening golden hour in San Juan Capistrano is about 5:45 PM to 6:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Juan Capistrano?
The evening blue hour in San Juan Capistrano runs from about 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Juan Capistrano?
After sunset at 6:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Juan Capistrano at around 6:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Juan Capistrano?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Juan Capistrano — is at 12:36 PM today.
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