Sunrise & Sunset in Sacramento, CA

PDTUnited States

Today's Sun Times

🌅
Sunrise
06:03
🌇
Sunset
20:04
🌄
Dawn
05:34
☀️
Solar noon
13:03
🌆
Dusk
20:33
Daylight
14h 01m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:0320:0414h 01m
Tomorrow06:0220:0514h 03m
Change−1m+1m+2m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Sacramento, CA. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Sacramento, CA.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:2416:559h 31m
February07:1317:2710h 14m
March06:4117:5811h 17m
April06:5319:2912h 36m
May06:1119:5713h 46m
June05:4520:2414h 39m
July05:4620:3514h 49m
August06:0720:1914h 12m
September06:3519:3913h 04m
October07:0218:5211h 50m
November07:3218:0810h 36m
December07:0516:479h 42m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA is located at 38.58°N, 121.49°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone (PDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Sacramento, CA this falls around 13:05 in mid-summer and 11:56 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Sacramento, CA today?
Sunrise in Sacramento, CA varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Los_Angeles.
What time does the sun set in Sacramento, CA?
Sunset in Sacramento, CA depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Sacramento, CA get today?
Daylight hours in Sacramento, CA range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (38.6°).
Does Sacramento, CA observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Sacramento, CA observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

Related Pages