Sunset & Sunrise Today in Vista, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Vista: sunrise 5:51 AM, sunset 7:58 PM.
Vista, California sees the sun come up at 5:51 AM and go down at 7:58 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 07m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Vista falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Vista is at 33.20° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 1 seconds. This is summer in Vista, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Vista runs from about 7:23 PM to 8:16 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:16 PM to 8:27 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Vista is at 7:58 PM and sunrise at 5:51 AM — about 1m 3s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Vista drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Vista right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Vista ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around November 27) to as late as 8:01 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 56m.
Moon in Vista today
Sunset today: Vista vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m |
| San Marcos | 5:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m |
| Carlsbad | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m |
| Oceanside | 5:51 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 07m |
| Escondido | 5:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 07m |
Vista sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 56m
- Latest sunset 8:01 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around November 27)
- Earliest sunrise 5:39 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:08 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Vista (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 56m |
Vista sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 07m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 03s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 05s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 07s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:53 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 09s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 11s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:54 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 12s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:55 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 15s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:56 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:57 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 20s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:58 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 23s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 25s |
Twilight times in Vista today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:11 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:23 PM | 8:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Vista.
Sunrise & sunset in Vista by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 06m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Vista.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Vista
What time is sunset in Vista today?
Sunset in Vista, California is at 7:58 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Vista today?
Sunrise in Vista is at 5:51 AM today, with 14h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Vista tomorrow?
Sunrise in Vista tomorrow is at 5:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:58 PM.
What time is sunset in Vista tomorrow?
Sunset in Vista tomorrow is at 7:58 PM.
How long is the day in Vista today?
Vista gets 14h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 7:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Vista?
The evening golden hour in Vista is about 7:23 PM to 8:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Vista?
The evening blue hour in Vista runs from about 8:16 PM to 8:27 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Vista?
After sunset at 7:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Vista at around 8:27 PM today.
When is solar noon in Vista?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Vista — is at 12:54 PM today.
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