Sunrise & sunset times in Bakersfield, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 20:11 in Bakersfield. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in Bakersfield
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Golden hour in Bakersfield today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Bakersfield when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bakersfield (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bakersfield’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:07 | 12:05 | 10h 02m |
| February | 06:42 | 17:38 | 12:10 | 10h 56m |
| March | 07:06 | 19:03 | 13:04 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:23 | 19:29 | 12:56 | 13h 05m |
| May | 05:51 | 19:53 | 12:52 | 14h 02m |
| June | 05:40 | 20:12 | 12:56 | 14h 32m |
| July | 05:52 | 20:11 | 13:02 | 14h 18m |
| August | 06:15 | 19:44 | 13:00 | 13h 29m |
| September | 06:39 | 19:02 | 12:51 | 12h 23m |
| October | 07:02 | 18:20 | 12:41 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:31 | 16:49 | 11:40 | 10h 18m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:44 | 11:51 | 9h 47m |
Solar year in Bakersfield (2026)
Day length in Bakersfield swings by 4h 47m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bakersfield
Longest day in Bakersfield: 14h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 11m.
Moon tonight in Bakersfield
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Bakersfield today?▼
The sun rises at 05:52 America/Los_Angeles in Bakersfield, United States today.
What time is sunset in Bakersfield today?▼
The sun sets at 20:11 America/Los_Angeles in Bakersfield today.
How long is the day in Bakersfield today?▼
Daylight in Bakersfield today lasts 14 hours and 19 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bakersfield?▼
The morning golden hour in Bakersfield runs from 05:22 to 06:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:34 to 20:40.
What is the timezone of Bakersfield?▼
Bakersfield uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bakersfield?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bakersfield is 21 June 2026, with 14h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bakersfield?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bakersfield is 21 December 2026, with 9h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bakersfield?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bakersfield swings by 4h 47m.