Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Covina, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Covina: sunrise 5:52 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in West Covina is at 8:03 PM and sunrise was at 5:51 AM, giving West Covina 14h 11m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above West Covina at 12:57 PM.
Sitting at 34.07° latitude puts West Covina in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 3 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in West Covina move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for West Covina's golden hour, about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Covina is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 5:52 AM — about 1m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Covina drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Covina right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Covina ranges from as early as 4:41 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 27). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 52m.
Moon in West Covina today
Sunset today: West Covina vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina | 5:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m |
| Baldwin Park | 5:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m |
| El Monte | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m |
| Whittier | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m |
| Pomona | 5:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 11m |
West Covina sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 52m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (around June 27)
- Earliest sunset 4:41 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Covina (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 52m |
West Covina sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 11m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 08s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 09s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 11s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 14s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 15s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 18s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:57 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 19s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 21s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:58 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 23s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 25s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:00 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 54m | −1m 28s |
Twilight times in West Covina today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:48 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:22 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in West Covina.
Sunrise & sunset in West Covina by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in West Covina.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Covina
What time is sunset in West Covina today?
Sunset in West Covina, California is at 8:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Covina today?
Sunrise in West Covina is at 5:51 AM today, with 14h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Covina tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Covina tomorrow is at 5:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in West Covina tomorrow?
Sunset in West Covina tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in West Covina today?
West Covina gets 14h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in West Covina?
The evening golden hour in West Covina is about 7:28 PM to 8:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Covina?
The evening blue hour in West Covina runs from about 8:21 PM to 8:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Covina?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Covina at around 8:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Covina?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Covina — is at 12:57 PM today.
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Sunset card for West Covina
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