Sunrise & sunset times in Sacramento, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 19:34 in Sacramento. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in Sacramento
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Golden hour in Sacramento 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 Sacramento when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sacramento (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sacramento’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:22 | 17:09 | 12:15 | 9h 47m |
| February | 06:56 | 17:44 | 12:20 | 10h 47m |
| March | 07:16 | 19:13 | 13:14 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:29 | 19:42 | 13:05 | 13h 13m |
| May | 05:54 | 20:11 | 13:02 | 14h 17m |
| June | 05:41 | 20:32 | 13:06 | 14h 51m |
| July | 05:54 | 20:29 | 13:12 | 14h 35m |
| August | 06:20 | 19:59 | 13:10 | 13h 39m |
| September | 06:47 | 19:13 | 13:01 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:15 | 18:27 | 12:51 | 11h 12m |
| November | 06:48 | 16:52 | 11:50 | 10h 04m |
| December | 07:16 | 16:45 | 12:01 | 9h 29m |
Solar year in Sacramento (2026)
Day length in Sacramento swings by 5h 24m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sacramento
Longest day in Sacramento: 14h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 47m.
Moon tonight in Sacramento
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Sacramento today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 America/Los_Angeles in Sacramento, United States today.
What time is sunset in Sacramento today?▼
The sun sets at 19:34 America/Los_Angeles in Sacramento today.
How long is the day in Sacramento today?▼
Daylight in Sacramento today lasts 12 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sacramento?▼
The morning golden hour in Sacramento runs from 06:09 to 07:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:58 to 20:01.
What is the timezone of Sacramento?▼
Sacramento 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 Sacramento?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sacramento is 21 June 2026, with 14h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sacramento?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sacramento is 21 December 2026, with 9h 28m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sacramento?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sacramento swings by 5h 24m.