Bakersfield Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

PDT35.3733°N, 119.0187°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 18, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Bakersfield, California throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of October in Bakersfield reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During October, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Bakersfield benefit from accurate October sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding October's sun time patterns in Bakersfield, California enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during October may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

October is a seasonal transition month for Bakersfield in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 25m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 39m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 4m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:51 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:16 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:43 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 6:04 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 4m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:03 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:23 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 19m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:51 AM6:43 PM11h 52m6:51 AM - 7:25 AM6:09 PM - 6:43 PM
Oct 26:52 AM6:41 PM11h 50m6:52 AM - 7:25 AM6:08 PM - 6:41 PM
Oct 36:52 AM6:40 PM11h 47m6:52 AM - 7:26 AM6:06 PM - 6:40 PM
Oct 46:53 AM6:38 PM11h 45m6:53 AM - 7:27 AM6:05 PM - 6:38 PM
Oct 56:54 AM6:37 PM11h 43m6:54 AM - 7:28 AM6:03 PM - 6:37 PM
Oct 66:55 AM6:36 PM11h 41m6:55 AM - 7:29 AM6:02 PM - 6:36 PM
Oct 76:56 AM6:34 PM11h 39m6:56 AM - 7:29 AM6:00 PM - 6:34 PM
Oct 86:56 AM6:33 PM11h 36m6:56 AM - 7:30 AM5:59 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 96:57 AM6:31 PM11h 34m6:57 AM - 7:31 AM5:57 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 106:58 AM6:30 PM11h 32m6:58 AM - 7:32 AM5:56 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 116:59 AM6:29 PM11h 30m6:59 AM - 7:33 AM5:55 PM - 6:29 PM
Oct 127:00 AM6:27 PM11h 28m7:00 AM - 7:34 AM5:53 PM - 6:27 PM
Oct 137:00 AM6:26 PM11h 26m7:00 AM - 7:35 AM5:52 PM - 6:26 PM
Oct 147:01 AM6:25 PM11h 23m7:01 AM - 7:35 AM5:50 PM - 6:25 PM
Oct 157:02 AM6:23 PM11h 21m7:02 AM - 7:36 AM5:49 PM - 6:23 PM
Oct 167:03 AM6:22 PM11h 19m7:03 AM - 7:37 AM5:48 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 177:04 AM6:21 PM11h 17m7:04 AM - 7:38 AM5:46 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 187:05 AM6:19 PM11h 15m7:05 AM - 7:39 AM5:45 PM - 6:19 PM
Oct 197:05 AM6:18 PM11h 13m7:05 AM - 7:40 AM5:44 PM - 6:18 PM
Oct 207:06 AM6:17 PM11h 11m7:06 AM - 7:41 AM5:42 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 217:07 AM6:16 PM11h 8m7:07 AM - 7:42 AM5:41 PM - 6:16 PM
Oct 227:08 AM6:15 PM11h 6m7:08 AM - 7:43 AM5:40 PM - 6:15 PM
Oct 237:09 AM6:13 PM11h 4m7:09 AM - 7:44 AM5:39 PM - 6:13 PM
Oct 247:10 AM6:12 PM11h 2m7:10 AM - 7:45 AM5:37 PM - 6:12 PM
Oct 257:11 AM6:11 PM11h 0m7:11 AM - 7:46 AM5:36 PM - 6:11 PM
Oct 267:12 AM6:10 PM10h 58m7:12 AM - 7:47 AM5:35 PM - 6:10 PM
Oct 277:13 AM6:09 PM10h 56m7:13 AM - 7:48 AM5:34 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 287:14 AM6:08 PM10h 54m7:14 AM - 7:49 AM5:32 PM - 6:08 PM
Oct 297:15 AM6:07 PM10h 52m7:15 AM - 7:50 AM5:31 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 307:16 AM6:05 PM10h 50m7:16 AM - 7:51 AM5:30 PM - 6:05 PM
Oct 317:16 AM6:04 PM10h 48m7:16 AM - 7:52 AM5:29 PM - 6:04 PM

Last updated: March 18, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Bakersfield, California, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Bakersfield, California in October?

Today, the sun rises in Bakersfield, California at 7:03 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Bakersfield, California in October?

Today, the sun sets in Bakersfield, California at 7:07 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Bakersfield, California in October?

Today's daylight in Bakersfield, California lasts about 12h 3m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Bakersfield, California?

Golden hour in Bakersfield, California refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.