Sunrise & sunset times in Riverside, United States
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:58 and sets at 18:10 in Riverside. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in Riverside
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Golden hour in Riverside 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 Riverside when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Riverside (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Riverside’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:54 | 17:03 | 11:59 | 10h 09m |
| February | 06:33 | 17:33 | 12:03 | 10h 59m |
| March | 06:59 | 18:57 | 12:58 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:18 | 19:21 | 12:49 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:48 | 19:44 | 12:45 | 13h 56m |
| June | 05:38 | 20:02 | 12:50 | 14h 24m |
| July | 05:49 | 20:01 | 12:55 | 14h 11m |
| August | 06:11 | 19:36 | 12:54 | 13h 24m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:55 | 12:44 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:54 | 18:15 | 12:35 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:22 | 16:45 | 11:34 | 10h 23m |
| December | 06:47 | 16:42 | 11:44 | 9h 54m |
Solar year in Riverside (2026)
Day length in Riverside swings by 4h 31m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Riverside
Longest day in Riverside: 14h 16m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 44m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 60m.
Moon tonight in Riverside
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Riverside today?▼
The sun rises at 06:58 America/Los_Angeles in Riverside, United States today.
What time is sunset in Riverside today?▼
The sun sets at 18:10 America/Los_Angeles in Riverside today.
How long is the day in Riverside today?▼
Daylight in Riverside today lasts 11 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riverside?▼
The morning golden hour in Riverside runs from 06:32 to 07:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:36 to 18:35.
What is the timezone of Riverside?▼
Riverside 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 Riverside?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Riverside is 21 June 2026, with 14h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riverside?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Riverside is 21 December 2026, with 9h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Riverside?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Riverside swings by 4h 31m.
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