Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sunnyvale, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sunnyvale: sunrise 7:16 AM, sunset 6:30 PM.
In Sunnyvale, California, the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:31 PM today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a total of 11h 16m of daylight. Local solar noon in Sunnyvale falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Sunnyvale is at 37.37° (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 19 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Sunnyvale move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Sunnyvale's golden hour, about 5:57 PM to 6:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sunnyvale is at 6:30 PM and sunrise at 7:16 AM — about 2m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sunnyvale drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Sunnyvale, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sunnyvale ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in Sunnyvale today
Sunset today: Sunnyvale vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mountain View | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mountain View | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| Cupertino | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m |
| Santa Clara | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m |
Sunnyvale sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:47 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:32 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sunnyvale (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
Sunnyvale sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 16m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 18s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:18 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 16s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 16s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 14s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 14s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 13s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 13s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:27 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 11s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Sunnyvale today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:48 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:48 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:58 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:57 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Sunnyvale by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sunnyvale
What time is sunset in Sunnyvale today?
Sunset in Sunnyvale, California is at 6:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sunnyvale today?
Sunrise in Sunnyvale is at 7:15 AM today, with 11h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sunnyvale tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sunnyvale tomorrow is at 7:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Sunnyvale tomorrow?
Sunset in Sunnyvale tomorrow is at 6:30 PM.
How long is the day in Sunnyvale today?
Sunnyvale gets 11h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:15 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Sunnyvale?
The evening golden hour in Sunnyvale is about 5:57 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sunnyvale?
The evening blue hour in Sunnyvale runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sunnyvale?
After sunset at 6:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sunnyvale at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sunnyvale?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sunnyvale — is at 12:54 PM today.
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