Sunset & Sunrise Today in Walnut Creek, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Walnut Creek: sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 8:29 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Walnut Creek at 8:29 PM, having risen at 5:58 AM. That works out to 14h 31m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Walnut Creek, is at 1:14 PM.
Sitting at 37.91° latitude puts Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Walnut Creek this evening is roughly 7:52 PM–8:49 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:49 PM to 9:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Walnut Creek is at 8:29 PM and sunrise at 5:59 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Walnut Creek drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Walnut Creek, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Walnut Creek ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Walnut Creek today
Sunset today: Walnut Creek vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| Concord | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m |
| San Ramon | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m |
| Berkeley | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 31m |
| Pittsburg | 5:57 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 32m |
Walnut Creek sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Walnut Creek (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 31m |
Walnut Creek sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 31m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:59 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 42s |
Twilight times in Walnut Creek today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:07 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:52 PM | 8:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Walnut Creek.
Sunrise & sunset in Walnut Creek by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 21m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Walnut Creek.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Walnut Creek
What time is sunset in Walnut Creek today?
Sunset in Walnut Creek, California is at 8:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Walnut Creek today?
Sunrise in Walnut Creek is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Walnut Creek tomorrow?
Sunrise in Walnut Creek tomorrow is at 5:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Walnut Creek tomorrow?
Sunset in Walnut Creek tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
How long is the day in Walnut Creek today?
Walnut Creek gets 14h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Walnut Creek?
The evening golden hour in Walnut Creek is about 7:52 PM to 8:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Walnut Creek?
The evening blue hour in Walnut Creek runs from about 8:49 PM to 9:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Walnut Creek?
After sunset at 8:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Walnut Creek at around 9:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Walnut Creek?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Walnut Creek — is at 1:14 PM today.
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