Sunset & Sunrise Today in Yuba City, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Yuba City: sunrise 5:53 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Yuba City is at 8:31 PM and sunrise was at 5:53 AM, giving Yuba City 14h 38m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Yuba City at 1:12 PM.
Sitting at 39.14° latitude puts Yuba City 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 17 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Yuba City move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Yuba City this evening is roughly 7:53 PM–8:51 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Yuba City is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 5:53 AM — about 1m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Yuba City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Yuba City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Yuba City ranges from as early as 4:43 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 54m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 24m.
Moon in Yuba City today
Sunset today: Yuba City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m |
| Roseville | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 36m |
| Citrus Heights | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 35m |
| Sacramento | 5:54 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 35m |
| Arden-Arcade | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 35m |
Yuba City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 54m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 24m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:43 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:40 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Yuba City (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 54m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 24m |
Yuba City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 38m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:54 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:56 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:57 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 36s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:00 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 40s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:01 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 45s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Yuba City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:58 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:42 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:33 AM | 6:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Yuba City.
Sunrise & sunset in Yuba City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Yuba City.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Yuba City
What time is sunset in Yuba City today?
Sunset in Yuba City, California is at 8:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Yuba City today?
Sunrise in Yuba City is at 5:53 AM today, with 14h 38m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Yuba City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Yuba City tomorrow is at 5:53 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Yuba City tomorrow?
Sunset in Yuba City tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Yuba City today?
Yuba City gets 14h 38m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:53 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Yuba City?
The evening golden hour in Yuba City is about 7:53 PM to 8:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Yuba City?
The evening blue hour in Yuba City runs from about 8:51 PM to 9:03 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Yuba City?
After sunset at 8:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Yuba City at around 9:03 PM today.
When is solar noon in Yuba City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Yuba City — is at 1:12 PM today.
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