Sunset & Sunrise Today in Vacaville, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Vacaville: sunrise 5:57 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
In Vacaville, California, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 8:30 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 33m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Vacaville at 1:13 PM.
Sitting at 38.36° latitude puts Vacaville in 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. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Vacaville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Vacaville this evening is roughly 7:53 PM–8:50 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Vacaville is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 5:57 AM — about 1m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Vacaville drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Vacaville, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Vacaville ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 50m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 28m.
Moon in Vacaville today
Sunset today: Vacaville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 33m |
| Fairfield | 5:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 33m |
| Napa | 5:58 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 33m |
| Davis | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 34m |
| Vallejo | 5:58 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 32m |
Vacaville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 50m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 28m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:43 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Vacaville (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 | 5:44 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 50m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 28m |
Vacaville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 33m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 19s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 23s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 32s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 34s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 38s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 44s |
Twilight times in Vacaville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:04 AM | 10:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:47 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:25 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:37 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Vacaville.
Sunrise & sunset in Vacaville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 40m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Vacaville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Vacaville
What time is sunset in Vacaville today?
Sunset in Vacaville, California is at 8:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Vacaville today?
Sunrise in Vacaville is at 5:56 AM today, with 14h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Vacaville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Vacaville tomorrow is at 5:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Vacaville tomorrow?
Sunset in Vacaville tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Vacaville today?
Vacaville gets 14h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:56 AM and sunset at 8:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Vacaville?
The evening golden hour in Vacaville is about 7:53 PM to 8:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Vacaville?
The evening blue hour in Vacaville runs from about 8:50 PM to 9:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Vacaville?
After sunset at 8:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Vacaville at around 9:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Vacaville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Vacaville — is at 1:13 PM today.
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