Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Pedro, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Pedro: sunrise 5:54 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in San Pedro is at 8:04 PM and sunrise was at 5:54 AM, giving San Pedro 14h 10m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above San Pedro at 12:59 PM.
Sitting at 33.74° latitude puts San Pedro in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in San Pedro move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in San Pedro runs from about 7:29 PM to 8:21 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Pedro is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 5:54 AM — about 1m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Pedro drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in San Pedro, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Pedro ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in San Pedro today
Sunset today: San Pedro vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Long Beach | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
| Carson | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Torrance | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
| Redondo Beach | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m |
San Pedro sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (around November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Pedro (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 54m |
San Pedro sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 04s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 07s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 08s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 12s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 16s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in San Pedro today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:36 AM | 6:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:29 PM | 8:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in San Pedro.
Sunrise & sunset in San Pedro by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in San Pedro.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Pedro
What time is sunset in San Pedro today?
Sunset in San Pedro, California is at 8:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Pedro today?
Sunrise in San Pedro is at 5:54 AM today, with 14h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Pedro tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Pedro tomorrow is at 5:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in San Pedro tomorrow?
Sunset in San Pedro tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in San Pedro today?
San Pedro gets 14h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:54 AM and sunset at 8:04 PM.
When is golden hour in San Pedro?
The evening golden hour in San Pedro is about 7:29 PM to 8:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Pedro?
The evening blue hour in San Pedro runs from about 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Pedro?
After sunset at 8:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Pedro at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Pedro?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Pedro — is at 12:59 PM today.
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