Sunrise & sunset times in San Francisco, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 19:37 in San Francisco. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in San Francisco
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in San Francisco 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 Francisco when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in San Francisco (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at San Francisco’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:23 | 17:14 | 12:19 | 9h 51m |
| February | 06:59 | 17:48 | 12:23 | 10h 49m |
| March | 07:20 | 19:17 | 13:18 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:34 | 19:45 | 13:09 | 13h 11m |
| May | 05:59 | 20:12 | 13:06 | 14h 13m |
| June | 05:47 | 20:33 | 13:10 | 14h 46m |
| July | 05:59 | 20:31 | 13:15 | 14h 31m |
| August | 06:25 | 20:02 | 13:14 | 13h 36m |
| September | 06:51 | 19:17 | 13:04 | 12h 25m |
| October | 07:18 | 18:31 | 12:55 | 11h 13m |
| November | 06:50 | 16:58 | 11:54 | 10h 08m |
| December | 07:17 | 16:51 | 12:04 | 9h 33m |
Solar year in San Francisco (2026)
Day length in San Francisco swings by 5h 14m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in San Francisco
Longest day in San Francisco: 14h 37m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 23m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 46m.
Moon tonight in San Francisco
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 San Francisco today?▼
The sun rises at 06:40 America/Los_Angeles in San Francisco, United States today.
What time is sunset in San Francisco today?▼
The sun sets at 19:37 America/Los_Angeles in San Francisco today.
How long is the day in San Francisco today?▼
Daylight in San Francisco today lasts 12 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Francisco?▼
The morning golden hour in San Francisco runs from 06:13 to 07:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:02 to 20:03.
What is the timezone of San Francisco?▼
San Francisco 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 Francisco?▼
The longest day of 2026 in San Francisco is 21 June 2026, with 14h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Francisco?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in San Francisco is 21 December 2026, with 9h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in San Francisco?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in San Francisco swings by 5h 14m.