Sunset & Sunrise Today in Valencia, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Valencia: sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:22 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Valencia is at 7:24 PM and sunrise was at 6:25 AM, giving Valencia 12h 58m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Valencia, is at 12:55 PM.
Sitting at 34.44° latitude puts Valencia in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Valencia keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Valencia's golden hour, about 6:51 PM to 7:40 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:40 PM to 7:50 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Valencia is at 7:22 PM and sunrise at 6:26 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Valencia drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Valencia right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Valencia ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:10 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 50m.
Moon in Valencia today
Sunset today: Valencia vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 6:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 58m |
| Santa Clarita | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m |
| Canyon Country | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m |
| Sylmar | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m |
| Northridge | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m |
Valencia sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 50m
- Latest sunset 8:10 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Valencia (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 | 5:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 50m |
Valencia sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 58m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:27 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 04s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:28 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:29 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:30 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:30 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:31 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:32 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 05s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:32 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:33 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 06s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 33m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 31m | −2m 06s |
Twilight times in Valencia today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:57 AM | 8:52 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:09 AM | 6:58 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:51 PM | 7:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Valencia by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 00m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Valencia
What time is sunset in Valencia today?
Sunset in Valencia, California is at 7:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Valencia today?
Sunrise in Valencia is at 6:25 AM today, with 12h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Valencia tomorrow?
Sunrise in Valencia tomorrow is at 6:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:22 PM.
What time is sunset in Valencia tomorrow?
Sunset in Valencia tomorrow is at 7:22 PM.
How long is the day in Valencia today?
Valencia gets 12h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:25 AM and sunset at 7:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Valencia?
The evening golden hour in Valencia is about 6:51 PM to 7:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Valencia?
The evening blue hour in Valencia runs from about 7:40 PM to 7:50 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Valencia?
After sunset at 7:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Valencia at around 7:50 PM today.
When is solar noon in Valencia?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Valencia — is at 12:55 PM today.
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