Sunset & Sunrise Today in Ventura, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Ventura: sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 6:22 PM.
Ventura, California sees the sun come up at 7:02 AM and go down at 6:23 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — 11h 21m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Ventura falls at 12:43 PM.
Because Ventura is at 34.28° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 4 seconds. This is autumn in Ventura, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Ventura runs from about 5:50 PM to 6:39 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Ventura is at 6:22 PM and sunrise at 7:02 AM — about 2m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Ventura drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Ventura, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Ventura ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:13 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 26m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 51m.
Moon in Ventura today
Sunset today: Ventura vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | 7:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 21m |
| Oxnard | 7:01 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 21m |
| Camarillo | 7:00 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 21m |
| Moorpark | 7:00 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 21m |
| Santa Barbara | 7:03 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 21m |
Ventura sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 26m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 51m
- Latest sunset 8:13 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:44 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:17 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Ventura (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 26m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 51m |
Ventura sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 19m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 17m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:04 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:06 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 05m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:10 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:11 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 55m | −1m 56s |
Twilight times in Ventura today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:36 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:50 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Ventura by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 54m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Ventura
What time is sunset in Ventura today?
Sunset in Ventura, California is at 6:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Ventura today?
Sunrise in Ventura is at 7:02 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Ventura tomorrow?
Sunrise in Ventura tomorrow is at 7:02 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:22 PM.
What time is sunset in Ventura tomorrow?
Sunset in Ventura tomorrow is at 6:22 PM.
How long is the day in Ventura today?
Ventura gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:02 AM and sunset at 6:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Ventura?
The evening golden hour in Ventura is about 5:50 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Ventura?
The evening blue hour in Ventura runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Ventura?
After sunset at 6:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Ventura at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Ventura?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Ventura — is at 12:43 PM today.
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