Sunrise and sunset times in Los Angeles, 2026
In Los Angeles, United States (34.0522° N, 118.2437° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 20:07, giving 14h 26m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 53m of daylight. Local time, America/Los_Angeles time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Los Angeles
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:56 | 19:04 | 12h 08m | 56.0° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:42 | 20:07 | 14h 26m | 79.4° | 61° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12h 08m | 56.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:54 | 16:47 | 9h 53m | 32.5° | 118° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Los Angeles, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:30 | 06:58 | 11:56 | 33.0° | 16:54 | 17:22 | 9h 56m |
| 15 January | 06:31 | 06:58 | 12:02 | 35.0° | 17:06 | 17:34 | 10h 09m |
| 1 February | 06:23 | 06:49 | 12:06 | 39.1° | 17:23 | 17:49 | 10h 34m |
| 15 February | 06:11 | 06:37 | 12:07 | 43.5° | 17:37 | 18:02 | 11h 00m |
| 1 March | 05:56 | 06:21 | 12:05 | 48.6° | 17:49 | 18:14 | 11h 28m |
| 15 March | 06:38 | 07:03 | 13:01 | 54.1° | 19:00 | 19:25 | 11h 58m |
| 1 April | 06:14 | 06:40 | 12:56 | 60.7° | 19:13 | 19:39 | 12h 34m |
| 15 April | 05:56 | 06:21 | 12:52 | 65.9° | 19:24 | 19:50 | 13h 03m |
| 1 May | 05:36 | 06:03 | 12:50 | 71.2° | 19:37 | 20:03 | 13h 33m |
| 15 May | 05:23 | 05:51 | 12:49 | 75.0° | 19:47 | 20:15 | 13h 57m |
| 1 June | 05:13 | 05:42 | 12:50 | 78.1° | 19:59 | 20:28 | 14h 17m |
| 15 June | 05:11 | 05:41 | 12:53 | 79.3° | 20:06 | 20:35 | 14h 25m |
| 1 July | 05:16 | 05:45 | 12:56 | 79.0° | 20:08 | 20:37 | 14h 23m |
| 15 July | 05:24 | 05:52 | 12:59 | 77.4° | 20:04 | 20:33 | 14h 12m |
| 1 August | 05:37 | 06:04 | 12:59 | 73.8° | 19:53 | 20:21 | 13h 49m |
| 15 August | 05:48 | 06:14 | 12:57 | 69.8° | 19:39 | 20:06 | 13h 25m |
| 1 September | 06:01 | 06:26 | 12:52 | 64.0° | 19:18 | 19:44 | 12h 52m |
| 15 September | 06:11 | 06:36 | 12:48 | 58.7° | 18:59 | 19:24 | 12h 23m |
| 1 October | 06:22 | 06:47 | 12:42 | 52.5° | 18:36 | 19:01 | 11h 49m |
| 15 October | 06:33 | 06:58 | 12:38 | 47.2° | 18:18 | 18:43 | 11h 20m |
| 1 November | 05:46 | 06:12 | 11:36 | 41.3° | 16:59 | 17:25 | 10h 47m |
| 15 November | 05:59 | 06:25 | 11:37 | 37.3° | 16:49 | 17:15 | 10h 23m |
| 1 December | 06:13 | 06:40 | 11:42 | 34.1° | 16:43 | 17:10 | 10h 03m |
| 15 December | 06:23 | 06:51 | 11:48 | 32.7° | 16:45 | 17:12 | 9h 54m |
Terrain around Los Angeles
The terrain around Los Angeles rises up to 3.8° above the horizon (towards the north-northeast). On 21 June, the sun appears at 05:52 instead of 05:42 and disappears at 20:00 instead of 20:07: 0h 17m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:56 | 06:59 | 17:12 | 17:11 | 10h 13m |
| 21 February | 06:30 | 06:34 | 17:42 | 17:40 | 11h 07m |
| 21 March | 06:55 | 07:00 | 19:05 | 19:01 | 12h 02m |
| 21 April | 06:14 | 06:19 | 19:29 | 19:22 | 13h 04m |
| 21 May | 05:47 | 05:54 | 19:52 | 19:45 | 13h 52m |
| 21 June | 05:42 | 05:52 | 20:07 | 20:00 | 14h 09m |
| 21 July | 05:56 | 06:03 | 20:01 | 19:54 | 13h 52m |
| 21 August | 06:18 | 06:23 | 19:32 | 19:26 | 13h 04m |
| 21 September | 06:40 | 06:46 | 18:50 | 18:46 | 12h 01m |
| 21 October | 07:03 | 07:07 | 18:11 | 18:09 | 11h 03m |
| 21 November | 06:31 | 06:34 | 16:46 | 16:44 | 10h 11m |
| 21 December | 06:54 | 06:56 | 16:47 | 16:46 | 9h 51m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Los Angeles?
In 2026, the sun rises in Los Angeles between 05:41 (on 12 June) and 07:12 (on 8 March), local time (America/Los_Angeles). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:42; at the December solstice, it is at 06:54.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles?
In 2026, sunset in Los Angeles ranges from 16:43 (on 4 December) to 20:08 (on 28 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Los Angeles?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 26m between sunrise (05:42) and sunset (20:07). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 53m (sunrise 06:54, sunset 16:47).
How high does the sun get in Los Angeles?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 79.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 32.5° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Los Angeles?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 61°) and sets in the west-northwest (299°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (118°) and sets in the west-southwest (242°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.