Sunset & Sunrise Today in Santa Clarita, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Santa Clarita: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Santa Clarita at 6:20 PM, having risen at 6:59 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Santa Clarita falls at 12:40 PM.
Because Santa Clarita is at 34.39° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Santa Clarita move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Santa Clarita's golden hour, about 5:47 PM to 6:36 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:36 PM to 6:46 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Santa Clarita is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 2m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Santa Clarita drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Santa Clarita, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Santa Clarita ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:10 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 26m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Santa Clarita today
Sunset today: Santa Clarita vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Canyon Country | 6:58 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Valencia | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Sylmar | 6:58 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
| Chatsworth | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m |
Santa Clarita sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 26m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:10 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Santa Clarita (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 26m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 50m |
Santa Clarita sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 19m | −2m 04s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:01 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:03 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:04 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:05 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:06 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 03m | −1m 59s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:07 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:10 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Santa Clarita today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:33 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:42 AM | 7:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:47 PM | 6:36 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Santa Clarita by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 54m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Santa Clarita
What time is sunset in Santa Clarita today?
Sunset in Santa Clarita, California is at 6:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Santa Clarita today?
Sunrise in Santa Clarita is at 6:59 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Santa Clarita tomorrow?
Sunrise in Santa Clarita tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Santa Clarita tomorrow?
Sunset in Santa Clarita tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Clarita today?
Santa Clarita gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Santa Clarita?
The evening golden hour in Santa Clarita is about 5:47 PM to 6:36 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Santa Clarita?
The evening blue hour in Santa Clarita runs from about 6:36 PM to 6:46 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Santa Clarita?
After sunset at 6:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Santa Clarita at around 6:46 PM today.
When is solar noon in Santa Clarita?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Santa Clarita — is at 12:40 PM today.
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