Sunrise and Sunset Times in Los Angeles, California in May
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The daylight patterns in Los Angeles, California during May showcase how sun times evolve throughout the month. These daily changes, though subtle, accumulate to create noticeable differences from the month's start to its end. May marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in May offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Los Angeles use May's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles during May depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during May 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 May Statistics
- Earliest sunrise: May 1 at 6:05 AM
- Latest sunrise: May 31 at 5:44 AM
- Earliest sunset: May 1 at 7:37 PM
- Latest sunset: May 31 at 7:59 PM
- Day length change: +0h 44m from start to end of month
Monthly Sun Trend Charts
Daily Sun Times for May 2025
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Morning Golden Hour | Evening Golden Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 6:05 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 31m | 6:05 AM - 6:40 AM | 7:02 PM - 7:37 PM |
| May 2 | 6:04 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 33m | 6:04 AM - 6:39 AM | 7:03 PM - 7:37 PM |
| May 3 | 6:03 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 35m | 6:03 AM - 6:38 AM | 7:04 PM - 7:38 PM |
| May 4 | 6:02 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 37m | 6:02 AM - 6:37 AM | 7:04 PM - 7:39 PM |
| May 5 | 6:01 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 38m | 6:01 AM - 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM - 7:40 PM |
| May 6 | 6:00 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 40m | 6:00 AM - 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM - 7:41 PM |
| May 7 | 5:59 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 42m | 5:59 AM - 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:41 PM |
| May 8 | 5:58 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 44m | 5:58 AM - 6:33 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:42 PM |
| May 9 | 5:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 45m | 5:58 AM - 6:33 AM | 7:08 PM - 7:43 PM |
| May 10 | 5:57 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 47m | 5:57 AM - 6:32 AM | 7:09 PM - 7:44 PM |
| May 11 | 5:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 49m | 5:56 AM - 6:31 AM | 7:09 PM - 7:44 PM |
| May 12 | 5:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 50m | 5:55 AM - 6:30 AM | 7:10 PM - 7:45 PM |
| May 13 | 5:54 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 52m | 5:54 AM - 6:30 AM | 7:11 PM - 7:46 PM |
| May 14 | 5:54 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 53m | 5:54 AM - 6:29 AM | 7:12 PM - 7:47 PM |
| May 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 55m | 5:53 AM - 6:28 AM | 7:12 PM - 7:48 PM |
| May 16 | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m | 5:52 AM - 6:28 AM | 7:13 PM - 7:48 PM |
| May 17 | 5:51 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 58m | 5:51 AM - 6:27 AM | 7:14 PM - 7:49 PM |
| May 18 | 5:51 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 59m | 5:51 AM - 6:26 AM | 7:14 PM - 7:50 PM |
| May 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 1m | 5:50 AM - 6:26 AM | 7:15 PM - 7:51 PM |
| May 20 | 5:49 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 2m | 5:49 AM - 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM - 7:51 PM |
| May 21 | 5:49 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 3m | 5:49 AM - 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM - 7:52 PM |
| May 22 | 5:48 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 5m | 5:48 AM - 6:24 AM | 7:17 PM - 7:53 PM |
| May 23 | 5:48 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 6m | 5:48 AM - 6:24 AM | 7:18 PM - 7:54 PM |
| May 24 | 5:47 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 7m | 5:47 AM - 6:23 AM | 7:18 PM - 7:54 PM |
| May 25 | 5:47 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 8m | 5:47 AM - 6:23 AM | 7:19 PM - 7:55 PM |
| May 26 | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 9m | 5:46 AM - 6:22 AM | 7:20 PM - 7:56 PM |
| May 27 | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 11m | 5:46 AM - 6:22 AM | 7:20 PM - 7:56 PM |
| May 28 | 5:45 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 12m | 5:45 AM - 6:22 AM | 7:21 PM - 7:57 PM |
| May 29 | 5:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 13m | 5:45 AM - 6:21 AM | 7:21 PM - 7:58 PM |
| May 30 | 5:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 14m | 5:45 AM - 6:21 AM | 7:22 PM - 7:58 PM |
| May 31 | 5:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 15m | 5:44 AM - 6:21 AM | 7:23 PM - 7:59 PM |