Sunset & Sunrise Today in Stockton, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Stockton: sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 8:26 PM.
Stockton, California sees the sun come up at 5:55 AM and go down at 8:26 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 31m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Stockton falls at 1:11 PM.
Because Stockton is at 37.96° (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 14 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Stockton keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Stockton runs from about 7:49 PM to 8:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Stockton is at 8:26 PM and sunrise at 5:55 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Stockton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Stockton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Stockton ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Stockton today
Sunset today: Stockton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 5:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 31m |
| Manteca | 5:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 30m |
| Tracy | 5:56 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 30m |
| Modesto | 5:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 29m |
| Antioch | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
Stockton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:30 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Stockton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 31m |
Stockton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 31m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:56 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:57 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:05 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 42s |
Twilight times in Stockton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:04 AM | 10:17 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:46 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:24 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 6:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:49 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Stockton.
Sunrise & sunset in Stockton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Stockton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Stockton
What time is sunset in Stockton today?
Sunset in Stockton, California is at 8:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Stockton today?
Sunrise in Stockton is at 5:55 AM today, with 14h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Stockton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Stockton tomorrow is at 5:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Stockton tomorrow?
Sunset in Stockton tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
How long is the day in Stockton today?
Stockton gets 14h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Stockton?
The evening golden hour in Stockton is about 7:49 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Stockton?
The evening blue hour in Stockton runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Stockton?
After sunset at 8:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Stockton at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Stockton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Stockton — is at 1:11 PM today.
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