Chico Sunrise & Sunset in February 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Chico, California throughout February 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During February, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in February, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Chico depend on February's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in February brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Chico, California. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during February 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.

Key February Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: February 1 at 7:17 AM
  • Latest sunrise: February 28 at 6:44 AM
  • Earliest sunset: February 1 at 5:26 PM
  • Latest sunset: February 28 at 5:58 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 4m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for February 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Feb 17:17 AM5:26 PM10h 9m7:17 AM - 7:56 AM4:47 PM - 5:26 PM
Feb 27:16 AM5:27 PM10h 11m7:16 AM - 7:55 AM4:48 PM - 5:27 PM
Feb 37:15 AM5:29 PM10h 13m7:15 AM - 7:54 AM4:49 PM - 5:29 PM
Feb 47:14 AM5:30 PM10h 16m7:14 AM - 7:53 AM4:51 PM - 5:30 PM
Feb 57:13 AM5:31 PM10h 18m7:13 AM - 7:52 AM4:52 PM - 5:31 PM
Feb 67:12 AM5:32 PM10h 20m7:12 AM - 7:51 AM4:53 PM - 5:32 PM
Feb 77:11 AM5:33 PM10h 22m7:11 AM - 7:50 AM4:55 PM - 5:33 PM
Feb 87:10 AM5:35 PM10h 24m7:10 AM - 7:49 AM4:56 PM - 5:35 PM
Feb 97:09 AM5:36 PM10h 27m7:09 AM - 7:47 AM4:57 PM - 5:36 PM
Feb 107:08 AM5:37 PM10h 29m7:08 AM - 7:46 AM4:59 PM - 5:37 PM
Feb 117:07 AM5:38 PM10h 31m7:07 AM - 7:45 AM5:00 PM - 5:38 PM
Feb 127:06 AM5:39 PM10h 34m7:06 AM - 7:44 AM5:01 PM - 5:39 PM
Feb 137:04 AM5:41 PM10h 36m7:04 AM - 7:42 AM5:03 PM - 5:41 PM
Feb 147:03 AM5:42 PM10h 38m7:03 AM - 7:41 AM5:04 PM - 5:42 PM
Feb 157:02 AM5:43 PM10h 41m7:02 AM - 7:40 AM5:05 PM - 5:43 PM
Feb 167:01 AM5:44 PM10h 43m7:01 AM - 7:38 AM5:07 PM - 5:44 PM
Feb 177:00 AM5:45 PM10h 46m7:00 AM - 7:37 AM5:08 PM - 5:45 PM
Feb 186:58 AM5:46 PM10h 48m6:58 AM - 7:36 AM5:09 PM - 5:46 PM
Feb 196:57 AM5:48 PM10h 51m6:57 AM - 7:34 AM5:10 PM - 5:48 PM
Feb 206:56 AM5:49 PM10h 53m6:56 AM - 7:33 AM5:12 PM - 5:49 PM
Feb 216:54 AM5:50 PM10h 56m6:54 AM - 7:31 AM5:13 PM - 5:50 PM
Feb 226:53 AM5:51 PM10h 58m6:53 AM - 7:30 AM5:14 PM - 5:51 PM
Feb 236:52 AM5:52 PM11h 1m6:52 AM - 7:28 AM5:15 PM - 5:52 PM
Feb 246:50 AM5:53 PM11h 3m6:50 AM - 7:27 AM5:16 PM - 5:53 PM
Feb 256:49 AM5:54 PM11h 6m6:49 AM - 7:25 AM5:18 PM - 5:54 PM
Feb 266:47 AM5:55 PM11h 8m6:47 AM - 7:24 AM5:19 PM - 5:55 PM
Feb 276:46 AM5:57 PM11h 11m6:46 AM - 7:22 AM5:20 PM - 5:57 PM
Feb 286:44 AM5:58 PM11h 13m6:44 AM - 7:21 AM5:21 PM - 5:58 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Chico in February

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through February as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Chico, 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 February.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Chico, California in February?

Today, the sun rises in Chico, California at 7:28 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Chico, California in February?

Today, the sun sets in Chico, California at 5:05 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Chico, California in February?

Today's daylight in Chico, California lasts about 9h 37m. As we move through February, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Chico, California?

Golden hour in Chico, 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.