Los Angeles Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Los Angeles, United States. On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 the Sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 19:42. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:43 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:16 |
| Civil dawn | 05:48 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:48 – 06:15 |
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:15 – 06:49 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:59 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 19:08 – 19:42 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 19:42 – 20:09 |
| Civil dusk | 20:09 |
| Nautical dusk | 20:41 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 21:14 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 08:21 |
| Moonset | 20:32 |
| Illumination | 6% |
| Distance from Earth | 380,169 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 18:27 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 19:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 00:00 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Thu, 03 Sept 2026, 23:54 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About Los Angeles's sky
Los Angeles sits at 34.05°N, 118.24°W in the America/Los Angeles time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Los Angeles, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles today?
On Fri, 14 Aug 2026, the Sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 19:42 in Los Angeles (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Fri, 14 Aug 2026 in Los Angeles, the evening golden hour runs 19:08 – 19:42. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Los Angeles tonight?
Los Angeles gets about 7h 30m of astronomical darkness on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in Los Angeles right now?
The Moon is currently a Waxing Crescent at 6% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (08:21) and moonset (20:32) are specific to Los Angeles. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.