Sunset & Sunrise Today in Thousand Oaks, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Thousand Oaks: sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 8:06 PM.
In Thousand Oaks, California, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 8:07 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 12m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Thousand Oaks at 1:01 PM.
Sitting at 34.17° latitude puts Thousand Oaks in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 3 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Thousand Oaks move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Thousand Oaks's golden hour, about 7:32 PM to 8:25 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Thousand Oaks right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Thousand Oaks ranges from as early as 4:45 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:10 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 51m.
Moon in Thousand Oaks today
Sunset today: Thousand Oaks vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
| Simi Valley | 5:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
| Camarillo | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 12m |
| Woodland Hills | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
| Northridge | 5:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m |
Thousand Oaks sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 51m
- Latest sunset 8:10 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:45 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 5:43 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Thousand Oaks (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 | 5:44 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 25m |
| 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 |
Thousand Oaks sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 08s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 09s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 12s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 14s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 18s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:01 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 23s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:02 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 25s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:03 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 29s |
Twilight times in Thousand Oaks today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:26 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:37 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:32 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 Thousand Oaks.
Sunrise & sunset in Thousand Oaks by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Thousand Oaks.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Thousand Oaks
What time is sunset in Thousand Oaks today?
Sunset in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks today?
Sunrise in Thousand Oaks is at 5:55 AM today, with 14h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Thousand Oaks tomorrow?
Sunrise in Thousand Oaks tomorrow is at 5:55 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Thousand Oaks tomorrow?
Sunset in Thousand Oaks tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
How long is the day in Thousand Oaks today?
Thousand Oaks gets 14h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Thousand Oaks?
The evening golden hour in Thousand Oaks is about 7:32 PM to 8:25 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Thousand Oaks?
The evening blue hour in Thousand Oaks runs from about 8:25 PM to 8:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Thousand Oaks?
After sunset at 8:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Thousand Oaks at around 8:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Thousand Oaks?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Thousand Oaks — is at 1:01 PM today.
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