Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Luis Obispo, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Luis Obispo: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over San Luis Obispo at 6:28 PM, having risen at 7:08 AM. That works out to 11h 19m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over San Luis Obispo, is at 12:48 PM.
San Luis Obispo lies at latitude 35.28°, 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 8 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in San Luis Obispo keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for San Luis Obispo's golden hour, about 5:54 PM to 6:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Luis Obispo is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Luis Obispo drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in San Luis Obispo, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Luis Obispo ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:21 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in San Luis Obispo today
Sunset today: San Luis Obispo vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 19m |
| Santa Maria | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 20m |
| Santa Maria | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 20m |
| Lompoc | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 20m |
| Santa Barbara | 7:03 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 21m |
San Luis Obispo sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:21 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Luis Obispo (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 46m |
San Luis Obispo sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 08s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 07s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 06s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:15 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:16 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:17 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:17 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in San Luis Obispo today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:12 AM | 7:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:54 PM | 6:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Luis Obispo by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 37m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Luis Obispo
What time is sunset in San Luis Obispo today?
Sunset in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo today?
Sunrise in San Luis Obispo is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Luis Obispo tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Luis Obispo tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in San Luis Obispo tomorrow?
Sunset in San Luis Obispo tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in San Luis Obispo today?
San Luis Obispo gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in San Luis Obispo?
The evening golden hour in San Luis Obispo is about 5:54 PM to 6:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Luis Obispo?
The evening blue hour in San Luis Obispo runs from about 6:44 PM to 6:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Luis Obispo?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Luis Obispo at around 6:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Luis Obispo?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Luis Obispo — is at 12:48 PM today.
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