Sunrise & sunset times in San Diego, United States
On Friday 19 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 19:59 in San Diego. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in San Diego
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Golden hour in San Diego 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 San Diego when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in San Diego (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at San Diego’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 17:05 | 11:58 | 10h 14m |
| February | 06:31 | 17:34 | 12:02 | 11h 02m |
| March | 06:58 | 18:56 | 12:57 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:18 | 19:18 | 12:48 | 12h 59m |
| May | 05:49 | 19:40 | 12:45 | 13h 50m |
| June | 05:40 | 19:58 | 12:49 | 14h 17m |
| July | 05:51 | 19:57 | 12:54 | 14h 05m |
| August | 06:12 | 19:33 | 12:53 | 13h 21m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:54 | 12:43 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:52 | 18:15 | 12:34 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:18 | 16:47 | 11:33 | 10h 28m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:44 | 11:43 | 10h 00m |
Solar year in San Diego (2026)
Day length in San Diego swings by 4h 19m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in San Diego
Longest day in San Diego: 14h 9m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 51m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 9m.
Moon tonight in San Diego
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 San Diego today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 America/Los_Angeles in San Diego, United States today.
What time is sunset in San Diego today?▼
The sun sets at 19:59 America/Los_Angeles in San Diego today.
How long is the day in San Diego today?▼
Daylight in San Diego today lasts 14 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Diego?▼
The morning golden hour in San Diego runs from 05:12 to 06:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:23 to 20:27.
What is the timezone of San Diego?▼
San Diego 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 San Diego?▼
The longest day of 2026 in San Diego is 21 June 2026, with 14h 18m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Diego?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in San Diego is 21 December 2026, with 9h 60m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in San Diego?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in San Diego swings by 4h 19m.