Sunset & Sunrise Today in Westminster, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Westminster: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Westminster at 8:02 PM, having risen at 5:52 AM. That works out to 14h 10m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Westminster, is at 12:57 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 1 minute shorter and 2 seconds. As summer 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 7:27 PM to 8:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Westminster is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Westminster drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Westminster right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Garden Grove | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Huntington Beach | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m |
| Anaheim | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m |
| Buena Park | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 10m |
Westminster sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 54m
- Latest sunset 8:06 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:42 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:41 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:11 AM (around 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 Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 10m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 05s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 06s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 09s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 10s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 13s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:56 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 14s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:57 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 17s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 18s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:00 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 26s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:01 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 27s |
Twilight times in Westminster today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:11 AM | 9:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:49 AM | 9:06 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:34 AM | 6:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:27 PM | 8:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Westminster.
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 in Westminster.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Westminster
What time is sunset in Westminster today?
Sunset in Westminster, California is at 8:02 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 5:52 AM today, with 14h 10m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunrise in Westminster tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Westminster tomorrow?
Sunset in Westminster tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Westminster today?
Westminster gets 14h 10m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Westminster?
The evening golden hour in Westminster is about 7:27 PM to 8:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Westminster?
The evening blue hour in Westminster runs from about 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Westminster?
After sunset at 8:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Westminster at around 8:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Westminster?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Westminster — is at 12:57 PM today.
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Sunset card for Westminster
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