Sunrise and sunset times in San Francisco, 2026
In San Francisco, United States (37.7749° N, 122.4194° W), the longest day of 2026 is 20 June: the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 20:34, giving 14h 47m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 33m of daylight. Local time, America/Los_Angeles time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in San Francisco
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:12 | 19:21 | 12h 09m | 52.3° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:48 | 20:35 | 14h 47m | 75.7° | 59° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:57 | 19:06 | 12h 09m | 52.3° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 07:21 | 16:54 | 9h 33m | 28.8° | 119° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in San Francisco, 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 | 06:55 | 07:25 | 12:13 | 29.3° | 17:01 | 17:31 | 9h 37m |
| 15 January | 06:55 | 07:23 | 12:19 | 31.3° | 17:14 | 17:43 | 9h 51m |
| 1 February | 06:45 | 07:13 | 12:23 | 35.3° | 17:33 | 18:01 | 10h 20m |
| 15 February | 06:32 | 06:59 | 12:23 | 39.8° | 17:48 | 18:15 | 10h 50m |
| 1 March | 06:14 | 06:40 | 12:21 | 44.9° | 18:03 | 18:29 | 11h 23m |
| 15 March | 06:54 | 07:20 | 13:18 | 50.4° | 19:17 | 19:43 | 11h 57m |
| 1 April | 06:28 | 06:54 | 13:13 | 57.0° | 19:32 | 19:59 | 12h 38m |
| 15 April | 06:07 | 06:34 | 13:09 | 62.2° | 19:45 | 20:12 | 13h 11m |
| 1 May | 05:45 | 06:13 | 13:06 | 67.5° | 20:00 | 20:28 | 13h 47m |
| 15 May | 05:30 | 05:59 | 13:06 | 71.2° | 20:12 | 20:42 | 14h 13m |
| 1 June | 05:18 | 05:49 | 13:07 | 74.4° | 20:26 | 20:56 | 14h 37m |
| 15 June | 05:15 | 05:47 | 13:10 | 75.6° | 20:33 | 21:04 | 14h 46m |
| 1 July | 05:20 | 05:51 | 13:13 | 75.3° | 20:35 | 21:06 | 14h 44m |
| 15 July | 05:29 | 05:59 | 13:15 | 73.6° | 20:31 | 21:01 | 14h 31m |
| 1 August | 05:44 | 06:13 | 13:16 | 70.1° | 20:18 | 20:47 | 14h 05m |
| 15 August | 05:57 | 06:25 | 13:14 | 66.1° | 20:02 | 20:30 | 13h 37m |
| 1 September | 06:13 | 06:39 | 13:09 | 60.3° | 19:38 | 20:05 | 12h 59m |
| 15 September | 06:25 | 06:51 | 13:04 | 55.0° | 19:17 | 19:43 | 12h 26m |
| 1 October | 06:39 | 07:05 | 12:59 | 48.8° | 18:52 | 19:18 | 11h 47m |
| 15 October | 06:51 | 07:18 | 12:55 | 43.5° | 18:31 | 18:58 | 11h 14m |
| 1 November | 06:08 | 06:35 | 11:53 | 37.6° | 17:10 | 17:37 | 10h 36m |
| 15 November | 06:22 | 06:50 | 11:54 | 33.6° | 16:58 | 17:26 | 10h 08m |
| 1 December | 06:37 | 07:06 | 11:58 | 30.4° | 16:50 | 17:19 | 9h 45m |
| 15 December | 06:48 | 07:17 | 12:04 | 29.0° | 16:51 | 17:21 | 9h 34m |
Terrain around San Francisco
The terrain around San Francisco rises up to 3.7° above the horizon (towards the southwest). On 21 January, the sun appears at 07:22 instead of 07:21 and disappears at 16:59 instead of 17:21: 0h 22m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:21 | 07:22 | 17:21 | 16:59 | 9h 38m |
| 21 February | 06:51 | 06:54 | 17:55 | 17:43 | 10h 50m |
| 21 March | 07:11 | 07:15 | 19:22 | 19:14 | 12h 00m |
| 21 April | 06:26 | 06:33 | 19:51 | 19:41 | 13h 09m |
| 21 May | 05:55 | 06:02 | 20:17 | 20:10 | 14h 09m |
| 21 June | 05:48 | 05:56 | 20:35 | 20:27 | 14h 32m |
| 21 July | 06:04 | 06:12 | 20:27 | 20:20 | 14h 09m |
| 21 August | 06:30 | 06:37 | 19:54 | 19:44 | 13h 08m |
| 21 September | 06:56 | 07:00 | 19:07 | 18:59 | 12h 00m |
| 21 October | 07:24 | 07:26 | 18:23 | 18:12 | 10h 47m |
| 21 November | 06:56 | 06:57 | 16:54 | 16:32 | 9h 36m |
| 21 December | 07:21 | 07:22 | 16:54 | 16:34 | 9h 13m |
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 San Francisco?
In 2026, the sun rises in San Francisco between 05:47 (on 13 June) and 07:34 (on 31 October), local time (America/Los_Angeles). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:48; at the December solstice, it is at 07:21.
What time is sunset in San Francisco?
In 2026, sunset in San Francisco ranges from 16:50 (on 6 December) to 20:35 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in San Francisco?
It is 20 June 2026, with 14h 47m between sunrise (05:47) and sunset (20:34). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 33m (sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:54).
How high does the sun get in San Francisco?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 75.7° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 28.8° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in San Francisco?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 59°) and sets in the west-northwest (301°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (119°) and sets in the west-southwest (241°).
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.