Sunset & Sunrise Today in Wilmington, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Wilmington: sunrise 6:21 AM, sunset 7:28 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Wilmington at 7:29 PM, having risen at 6:20 AM. That works out to 13h 08m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Wilmington at 12:55 PM.
Wilmington lies at latitude 33.78°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 56 seconds. This is summer in Wilmington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Wilmington this evening is roughly 6:57 PM–7:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:46 PM to 7:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Wilmington is at 7:28 PM and sunrise at 6:21 AM — about 1m 56s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Wilmington drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Wilmington right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Wilmington ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:07 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 53m.
Moon in Wilmington today
Sunset today: Wilmington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
| San Pedro | 6:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
| Carson | 6:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
| Long Beach | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m |
| Torrance | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m |
Wilmington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:42 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:12 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Wilmington (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 53m |
Wilmington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 08m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 06m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m | −1m 57s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 02m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 00m | −1m 58s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 58m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 56m | −1m 59s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:25 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 54m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:27 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 01s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:28 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:29 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Wilmington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:52 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:23 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:04 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:57 PM | 7:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Wilmington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 32m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 50m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 6:40 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Wilmington
What time is sunset in Wilmington today?
Sunset in Wilmington, California is at 7:29 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Wilmington today?
Sunrise in Wilmington is at 6:20 AM today, with 13h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Wilmington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Wilmington tomorrow is at 6:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Wilmington tomorrow?
Sunset in Wilmington tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
How long is the day in Wilmington today?
Wilmington gets 13h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:20 AM and sunset at 7:29 PM.
When is golden hour in Wilmington?
The evening golden hour in Wilmington is about 6:57 PM to 7:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Wilmington?
The evening blue hour in Wilmington runs from about 7:46 PM to 7:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Wilmington?
After sunset at 7:29 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Wilmington at around 7:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Wilmington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Wilmington — is at 12:55 PM today.
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