Sunrise & sunset times in Los Angeles, United States
On Thursday 18 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 20:06 in Los Angeles. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in Los Angeles
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Golden hour in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Los Angeles (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Los Angeles’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 17:06 | 12:02 | 10h 08m |
| February | 06:37 | 17:37 | 12:07 | 10h 59m |
| March | 07:03 | 19:00 | 13:01 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:21 | 19:24 | 12:52 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:51 | 19:47 | 12:49 | 13h 56m |
| June | 05:41 | 20:06 | 12:53 | 14h 24m |
| July | 05:52 | 20:04 | 12:59 | 14h 11m |
| August | 06:14 | 19:39 | 12:57 | 13h 24m |
| September | 06:36 | 18:59 | 12:48 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:58 | 18:18 | 12:38 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:25 | 16:49 | 11:37 | 10h 23m |
| December | 06:51 | 16:45 | 11:48 | 9h 54m |
Solar year in Los Angeles (2026)
Day length in Los Angeles swings by 4h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Los Angeles
Longest day in Los Angeles: 14h 16m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 44m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 16m.
Moon tonight in Los Angeles
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Los Angeles today?▼
The sun rises at 05:41 America/Los_Angeles in Los Angeles, United States today.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles today?▼
The sun sets at 20:06 America/Los_Angeles in Los Angeles today.
How long is the day in Los Angeles today?▼
Daylight in Los Angeles today lasts 14 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Los Angeles?▼
The morning golden hour in Los Angeles runs from 05:12 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:29 to 20:36.
What is the timezone of Los Angeles?▼
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Los Angeles is 21 June 2026, with 14h 26m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Los Angeles?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Los Angeles is 21 December 2026, with 9h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Los Angeles?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Los Angeles swings by 4h 32m.