Sunset & Sunrise Today in San Ramon, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in San Ramon: sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 8:28 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in San Ramon is at 8:29 PM and sunrise was at 5:58 AM, giving San Ramon 14h 30m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above San Ramon at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 37.78° latitude puts San Ramon 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 13 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in San Ramon move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for San Ramon's golden hour, about 7:51 PM to 8:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in San Ramon is at 8:28 PM and sunrise at 5:59 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in San Ramon drift across the whole year.
It's summer in San Ramon right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in San Ramon ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 32m.
Moon in San Ramon today
Sunset today: San Ramon vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Hayward | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Pleasanton | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 30m |
| Walnut Creek | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| San Leandro | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
San Ramon sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 32m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in San Ramon (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 | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 32m |
San Ramon sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in San Ramon today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 10:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in San Ramon.
Sunrise & sunset in San Ramon by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in San Ramon.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for San Ramon
What time is sunset in San Ramon today?
Sunset in San Ramon, California is at 8:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in San Ramon today?
Sunrise in San Ramon is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in San Ramon tomorrow?
Sunrise in San Ramon tomorrow is at 5:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
What time is sunset in San Ramon tomorrow?
Sunset in San Ramon tomorrow is at 8:28 PM.
How long is the day in San Ramon today?
San Ramon gets 14h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM.
When is golden hour in San Ramon?
The evening golden hour in San Ramon is about 7:51 PM to 8:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in San Ramon?
The evening blue hour in San Ramon runs from about 8:48 PM to 9:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in San Ramon?
After sunset at 8:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in San Ramon at around 9:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in San Ramon?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over San Ramon — is at 1:13 PM today.
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