Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Marcos, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Marcos: sunrise 6:22 AM, sunset 7:15 PM.
San Marcos, California sees the sun come up at 6:21 AM and go down at 7:17 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 12h 55m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above San Marcos at 12:49 PM.
San Marcos lies at latitude 33.14°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in San Marcos keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for San Marcos's golden hour, about 6:44 PM to 7:33 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:33 PM to 7:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Marcos is at 7:15 PM and sunrise at 6:22 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Marcos drift across the whole year.
It's summer in San Marcos right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Marcos ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 26) to as late as 8:01 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 57m.
Moon in San Marcos today
Sunset today: San Marcos vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m |
| Escondido | 6:21 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 55m |
| Vista | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m |
| Encinitas | 6:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m |
| Carlsbad | 6:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m |
San Marcos sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 57m
- Latest sunset 8:01 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (November 26)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:08 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Marcos (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 57m |
San Marcos sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 55m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:22 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 53m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:22 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 51m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:23 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 49m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:24 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 47m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:24 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 45m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:25 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 43m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:26 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:26 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 39m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:27 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:27 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:28 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 29m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in San Marcos today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:54 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:55 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:44 PM | 7:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Marcos by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 11m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 06m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Marcos
What time is sunset in San Marcos today?
Sunset in San Marcos, California is at 7:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Marcos today?
Sunrise in San Marcos is at 6:21 AM today, with 12h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Marcos tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Marcos tomorrow is at 6:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
What time is sunset in San Marcos tomorrow?
Sunset in San Marcos tomorrow is at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in San Marcos today?
San Marcos gets 12h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 7:17 PM.
When is golden hour in San Marcos?
The evening golden hour in San Marcos is about 6:44 PM to 7:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Marcos?
The evening blue hour in San Marcos runs from about 7:33 PM to 7:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Marcos?
After sunset at 7:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Marcos at around 7:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Marcos?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Marcos — is at 12:49 PM today.
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