Sunrise & sunset times in San Jose, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 20:28 in San Jose. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in San Jose
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Golden hour in San Jose 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 Jose when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in San Jose (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at San Jose’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:20 | 17:13 | 12:17 | 9h 53m |
| February | 06:56 | 17:47 | 12:21 | 10h 51m |
| March | 07:18 | 19:15 | 13:16 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:32 | 19:42 | 13:07 | 13h 10m |
| May | 05:58 | 20:09 | 13:03 | 14h 11m |
| June | 05:46 | 20:29 | 13:08 | 14h 43m |
| July | 05:59 | 20:27 | 13:13 | 14h 28m |
| August | 06:24 | 19:59 | 13:12 | 13h 35m |
| September | 06:49 | 19:14 | 13:02 | 12h 25m |
| October | 07:15 | 18:30 | 12:53 | 11h 14m |
| November | 06:47 | 16:57 | 11:52 | 10h 09m |
| December | 07:14 | 16:51 | 12:02 | 9h 36m |
Solar year in San Jose (2026)
Day length in San Jose swings by 5h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in San Jose
Longest day in San Jose: 14h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 21m.
Moon tonight in San Jose
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Jose today?▼
The sun rises at 05:58 America/Los_Angeles in San Jose, United States today.
What time is sunset in San Jose today?▼
The sun sets at 20:28 America/Los_Angeles in San Jose today.
How long is the day in San Jose today?▼
Daylight in San Jose today lasts 14 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in San Jose?▼
The morning golden hour in San Jose runs from 05:28 to 06:36, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:50 to 20:58.
What is the timezone of San Jose?▼
San Jose 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 Jose?▼
The longest day of 2026 in San Jose is 21 June 2026, with 14h 44m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in San Jose?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in San Jose is 21 December 2026, with 9h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in San Jose?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in San Jose swings by 5h 09m.