Los Angeles Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Los Angeles, United States. On Tue, 21 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:03. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:18 |
| Nautical dawn | 04:55 |
| Civil dawn | 05:29 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:29 – 05:57 |
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:57 – 06:33 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:00 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 19:27 – 20:03 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 20:03 – 20:31 |
| Civil dusk | 20:31 |
| Nautical dusk | 21:05 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 21:42 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 13:38 |
| Moonset | 23:52 |
| Illumination | 53% |
| Distance from Earth | 396,410 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 07:35 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 19:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 08:01 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Wed, 05 Aug 2026, 16:50 |
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 Tue, 21 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:03 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 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 in Los Angeles, the evening golden hour runs 19:27 – 20:03. 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 6h 45m of astronomical darkness on Tue, 21 Jul 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 First Quarter at 53% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (13:38) and moonset (23:52) are specific to Los Angeles. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.