Sunset & Sunrise Today in South San Francisco, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in South San Francisco: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in South San Francisco is at 7:42 PM and sunrise was at 6:37 AM, giving South San Francisco 13h 04m between first and last light. Local solar noon in South San Francisco falls at 1:10 PM.
Because South San Francisco is at 37.65° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 18 seconds. This is summer in South San Francisco, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in South San Francisco this evening is roughly 7:08 PM–7:59 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:59 PM to 8:10 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in South San Francisco is at 7:41 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 2m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in South San Francisco drift across the whole year.
It's summer in South San Francisco right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in South San Francisco ranges from as early as 4:50 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 33m.
Moon in South San Francisco today
Sunset today: South San Francisco vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 04m |
| Daly City | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 05m |
| Mission District | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 05m |
| San Mateo | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 04m |
| San Francisco | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 05m |
South San Francisco sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 33m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:50 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in South San Francisco (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 33m |
South San Francisco sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:37 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 04m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:38 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 18s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 18s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 19s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:41 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:42 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 20s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:43 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:44 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 21s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:45 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 21s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:46 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:46 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 22s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 23s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:48 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in South San Francisco today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:04 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:38 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:10 AM | 8:10 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:20 AM | 7:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:08 PM | 7:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in South San Francisco by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 44m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for South San Francisco
What time is sunset in South San Francisco today?
Sunset in South San Francisco, California is at 7:42 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in South San Francisco today?
Sunrise in South San Francisco is at 6:37 AM today, with 13h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in South San Francisco tomorrow?
Sunrise in South San Francisco tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in South San Francisco tomorrow?
Sunset in South San Francisco tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in South San Francisco today?
South San Francisco gets 13h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:37 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in South San Francisco?
The evening golden hour in South San Francisco is about 7:08 PM to 7:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in South San Francisco?
The evening blue hour in South San Francisco runs from about 7:59 PM to 8:10 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in South San Francisco?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in South San Francisco at around 8:10 PM today.
When is solar noon in South San Francisco?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over South San Francisco — is at 1:10 PM today.
Nearest cities to South San Francisco
- Daly CityCA
- Mission DistrictCA
- San MateoCA
- San FranciscoCA
- ChinatownCA
- AlamedaCA
- OaklandCA
- San LeandroCA
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