Sunset & Sunrise Today in Santa Barbara, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Santa Barbara: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:10 PM.
In Santa Barbara, California, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 8:11 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 13m of daylight. Local solar noon in Santa Barbara falls at 1:04 PM.
Sitting at 34.42° latitude puts Santa Barbara in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 4 seconds. This is summer in Santa Barbara, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Santa Barbara runs from about 7:35 PM to 8:29 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Santa Barbara is at 8:10 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Santa Barbara drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Santa Barbara, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Santa Barbara ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:15 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Santa Barbara today
Sunset today: Santa Barbara vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m |
| Ventura | 5:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 12m |
| Oxnard | 5:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 12m |
| Camarillo | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 12m |
| Thousand Oaks | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
Santa Barbara sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:15 PM (around June 28)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:18 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Santa Barbara (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 50m |
Santa Barbara sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 06s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 08s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 12s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 16s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:04 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 24s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 29s |
Twilight times in Santa Barbara today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:15 AM | 9:53 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:28 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:35 PM | 8:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Santa Barbara.
Sunrise & sunset in Santa Barbara by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Santa Barbara.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Santa Barbara
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara today?
Sunset in Santa Barbara, California is at 8:11 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Santa Barbara today?
Sunrise in Santa Barbara is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 13m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Santa Barbara tomorrow?
Sunrise in Santa Barbara tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara tomorrow?
Sunset in Santa Barbara tomorrow is at 8:10 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Barbara today?
Santa Barbara gets 14h 13m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM.
When is golden hour in Santa Barbara?
The evening golden hour in Santa Barbara is about 7:35 PM to 8:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Santa Barbara?
The evening blue hour in Santa Barbara runs from about 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Santa Barbara?
After sunset at 8:11 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Santa Barbara at around 8:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Santa Barbara?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Santa Barbara — is at 1:04 PM today.
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