Sunset & Sunrise Today in Valley Glen, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Valley Glen: sunrise 6:21 AM, sunset 7:29 PM.
Valley Glen, California sees the sun come up at 6:21 AM and go down at 7:30 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — 13h 09m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Valley Glen, is at 12:56 PM.
Sitting at 34.19° latitude puts Valley Glen in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Valley Glen move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Valley Glen's golden hour, about 6:57 PM to 7:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:47 PM to 7:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Valley Glen is at 7:29 PM and sunrise at 6:21 AM — about 1m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Valley Glen drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Valley Glen right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Valley Glen ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:09 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 51m.
Moon in Valley Glen today
Sunset today: Valley Glen vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Glen | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
| Van Nuys | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
| North Hollywood | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
| Sherman Oaks | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
| Universal City | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m |
Valley Glen sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 51m
- Latest sunset 8:09 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:13 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Valley Glen (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 51m |
Valley Glen sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 07m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:22 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 05m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 03m | −1m 59s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 00s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:28 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:28 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:29 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Valley Glen today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:51 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 6:54 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:57 PM | 7:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Valley Glen by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Valley Glen
What time is sunset in Valley Glen today?
Sunset in Valley Glen, California is at 7:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Valley Glen today?
Sunrise in Valley Glen is at 6:21 AM today, with 13h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Valley Glen tomorrow?
Sunrise in Valley Glen tomorrow is at 6:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Valley Glen tomorrow?
Sunset in Valley Glen tomorrow is at 7:29 PM.
How long is the day in Valley Glen today?
Valley Glen gets 13h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Valley Glen?
The evening golden hour in Valley Glen is about 6:57 PM to 7:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Valley Glen?
The evening blue hour in Valley Glen runs from about 7:47 PM to 7:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Valley Glen?
After sunset at 7:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Valley Glen at around 7:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Valley Glen?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Valley Glen — is at 12:56 PM today.
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