Sunset & Sunrise Today in Simi Valley, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Simi Valley: sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 8:06 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Simi Valley is at 8:07 PM and sunrise was at 5:54 AM, giving Simi Valley 14h 12m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Simi Valley at 1:01 PM.
Simi Valley lies at latitude 34.27°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 4 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Simi Valley keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Simi Valley this evening is roughly 7:31 PM–8:25 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Simi Valley is at 8:06 PM and sunrise at 5:55 AM — about 1m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Simi Valley drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Simi Valley, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Simi Valley ranges from as early as 4:44 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:10 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 26m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 51m.
Moon in Simi Valley today
Sunset today: Simi Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley | 5:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
| Thousand Oaks | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
| Woodland Hills | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
| Northridge | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
| Camarillo | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 12m |
Simi Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 26m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 51m
- Latest sunset 8:10 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:44 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Simi Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 26m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 51m |
Simi Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 08s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 10s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 12s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 14s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 16s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 18s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 23s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:02 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 28s |
Twilight times in Simi Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 9:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:25 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:36 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:31 PM | 8:25 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Simi Valley.
Sunrise & sunset in Simi Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 54m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Simi Valley.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Simi Valley
What time is sunset in Simi Valley today?
Sunset in Simi Valley, California is at 8:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Simi Valley today?
Sunrise in Simi Valley is at 5:54 AM today, with 14h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Simi Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Simi Valley tomorrow is at 5:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Simi Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in Simi Valley tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
How long is the day in Simi Valley today?
Simi Valley gets 14h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:54 AM and sunset at 8:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Simi Valley?
The evening golden hour in Simi Valley is about 7:31 PM to 8:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Simi Valley?
The evening blue hour in Simi Valley runs from about 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Simi Valley?
After sunset at 8:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Simi Valley at around 8:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Simi Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Simi Valley — is at 1:01 PM today.
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Sunset card for Simi Valley
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