Sunset & Sunrise Today in Westminster, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Westminster: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Westminster at 6:18 PM, having risen at 6:56 AM. That works out to 11h 22m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Westminster, is at 12:38 PM.
Westminster lies at latitude 33.76°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 2 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Westminster move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Westminster's golden hour, about 5:46 PM to 6:34 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Westminster is at 6:17 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Westminster drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Westminster, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Westminster ranges from as early as 4:42 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:06 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 54m.
Moon in Westminster today
Sunset today: Westminster vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Stanton | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Garden Grove | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Cypress | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
| Fountain Valley | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m |
Westminster sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Westminster (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 | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 54m |
Westminster sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 22m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 20m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 58s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 57s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:06 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 58m | −1m 54s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Westminster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:30 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:46 PM | 6:34 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Westminster by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Westminster
What time is sunset in Westminster today?
Sunset in Westminster, California is at 6:18 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Westminster today?
Sunrise in Westminster is at 6:56 AM today, with 11h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Westminster tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunset in Westminster tomorrow is at 6:17 PM.
How long is the day in Westminster today?
Westminster gets 11h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 6:18 PM.
When is golden hour in Westminster?
The evening golden hour in Westminster is about 5:46 PM to 6:34 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Westminster?
The evening blue hour in Westminster runs from about 6:34 PM to 6:44 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Westminster?
After sunset at 6:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Westminster at around 6:44 PM today.
When is solar noon in Westminster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Westminster — is at 12:38 PM today.
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