Day

08:52

Sunrise & Sunset in San Diego, United States

05:51 19:41

-113° W 113° E

Golden Hour in San Diego, United States

05:35 06:26
19:06 19:57

During the golden hour, sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffuse, creating a flattering lighting effect. Perfect for photography!

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Twilight in San Diego, United States

Astronomical Sunrise04:17
Nautical Sunrise04:51
Civil Sunrise05:24
Solar Noon12:46
Civil Sunset20:08
Nautical Sunset20:40
Astronomical Sunset21:15

Daylight in May, San Diego

13h 50m

Sunrise and Sunset in San Diego, United States

Times are shown in the local timezone.

May 25Rise/SetDawn/DuskDaylightSolar Noon
0106:0219:3105:3619:5713h 28m12:46
0206:0119:3205:3519:5813h 30m12:46
0306:0019:3205:3419:5913h 32m12:46
0405:5919:3305:3320:0013h 33m12:46
0505:5819:3405:3220:0013h 35m12:46
0605:5719:3505:3120:0113h 37m12:46
0705:5719:3505:3020:0213h 38m12:46
0805:5619:3605:2920:0313h 40m12:46
0905:5519:3705:2820:0413h 41m12:46
1005:5419:3805:2720:0413h 43m12:46
1105:5319:3805:2720:0513h 44m12:46
1205:5319:3905:2620:0613h 46m12:46
1305:5219:4005:2520:0713h 47m12:46
1405:5119:4105:2420:0813h 49m12:46
1505:5119:4105:2320:0813h 50m12:46
1605:5019:4205:2320:0913h 52m12:46
1705:4919:4305:2220:1013h 53m12:46
1805:4919:4305:2120:1113h 54m12:46
1905:4819:4405:2120:1113h 56m12:46
2005:4819:4505:2020:1213h 57m12:46
2105:4719:4505:1920:1313h 58m12:46
2205:4619:4605:1920:1413h 59m12:46
2305:4619:4705:1820:1414h 00m12:46
2405:4519:4805:1820:1514h 02m12:46
2505:4519:4805:1720:1614h 03m12:47
2605:4519:4905:1720:1714h 04m12:47
2705:4419:4905:1620:1714h 05m12:47
2805:4419:5005:1620:1814h 06m12:47
2905:4319:5105:1520:1914h 07m12:47
3005:4319:5105:1520:1914h 08m12:47
3105:4319:5205:1520:2014h 09m12:47

Sun in San Diego, United States

All you need to know about the sun in San Diego, United States.

The Sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 19:41. These times are essential for planning outdoor activities, photography, or just enjoying nature.

The golden hour is the period of soft, warm light perfect for photography and occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. In San Diego, the golden hour starts at 05:35 and ends at 06:26 in the morning and then again at 19:06 in the evening, ending at 19:57.

Civil twilight is the first and last phase of twilight. In the morning, civil dawn begins at 05:24, marking the time when there's enough light for most outdoor activities. In the evening, civil dusk happens at 20:08, right after sunset at 19:41.

Nautical twilight is the period when the Sun is 6-12 degrees below the horizon, commonly used by sailors to navigate at sea. In San Diego, nautical dawn starts at 04:51 and nautical dusk occurs at 20:40.

Astronomical twilight occurs when the Sun is 12-18 degrees below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomers to observe faint celestial objects. Astronomical dawn in San Diego starts at 04:17, while astronomical dusk ends at 21:15.

Whether you're looking to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in San Diego or planning to photograph during the golden hour or blue hour, it's essential to know these key solar events and their times.

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