Madera Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Madera, California throughout April 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 April in Madera reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During April, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Madera benefit from accurate April 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 April's sun time patterns in Madera, 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 April 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 April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 6:48 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:09 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:22 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:48 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 5m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 16:48 AM7:22 PM12h 34m6:48 AM - 7:22 AM6:48 PM - 7:22 PM
Apr 26:47 AM7:23 PM12h 36m6:47 AM - 7:21 AM6:49 PM - 7:23 PM
Apr 36:45 AM7:24 PM12h 39m6:45 AM - 7:19 AM6:49 PM - 7:24 PM
Apr 46:44 AM7:25 PM12h 41m6:44 AM - 7:18 AM6:50 PM - 7:25 PM
Apr 56:42 AM7:25 PM12h 43m6:42 AM - 7:17 AM6:51 PM - 7:25 PM
Apr 66:41 AM7:26 PM12h 46m6:41 AM - 7:15 AM6:52 PM - 7:26 PM
Apr 76:39 AM7:27 PM12h 48m6:39 AM - 7:14 AM6:53 PM - 7:27 PM
Apr 86:38 AM7:28 PM12h 50m6:38 AM - 7:12 AM6:54 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 96:36 AM7:29 PM12h 53m6:36 AM - 7:11 AM6:54 PM - 7:29 PM
Apr 106:35 AM7:30 PM12h 55m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM6:55 PM - 7:30 PM
Apr 116:34 AM7:31 PM12h 57m6:34 AM - 7:08 AM6:56 PM - 7:31 PM
Apr 126:32 AM7:32 PM12h 59m6:32 AM - 7:07 AM6:57 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 136:31 AM7:32 PM13h 2m6:31 AM - 7:05 AM6:58 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 146:29 AM7:33 PM13h 4m6:29 AM - 7:04 AM6:59 PM - 7:33 PM
Apr 156:28 AM7:34 PM13h 6m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM6:59 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 166:27 AM7:35 PM13h 8m6:27 AM - 7:01 AM7:00 PM - 7:35 PM
Apr 176:25 AM7:36 PM13h 11m6:25 AM - 7:00 AM7:01 PM - 7:36 PM
Apr 186:24 AM7:37 PM13h 13m6:24 AM - 6:59 AM7:02 PM - 7:37 PM
Apr 196:23 AM7:38 PM13h 15m6:23 AM - 6:58 AM7:03 PM - 7:38 PM
Apr 206:21 AM7:39 PM13h 17m6:21 AM - 6:56 AM7:04 PM - 7:39 PM
Apr 216:20 AM7:40 PM13h 20m6:20 AM - 6:55 AM7:04 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 226:19 AM7:40 PM13h 22m6:19 AM - 6:54 AM7:05 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 236:17 AM7:41 PM13h 24m6:17 AM - 6:53 AM7:06 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 246:16 AM7:42 PM13h 26m6:16 AM - 6:51 AM7:07 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 256:15 AM7:43 PM13h 28m6:15 AM - 6:50 AM7:08 PM - 7:43 PM
Apr 266:14 AM7:44 PM13h 30m6:14 AM - 6:49 AM7:09 PM - 7:44 PM
Apr 276:12 AM7:45 PM13h 32m6:12 AM - 6:48 AM7:09 PM - 7:45 PM
Apr 286:11 AM7:46 PM13h 35m6:11 AM - 6:47 AM7:10 PM - 7:46 PM
Apr 296:10 AM7:47 PM13h 37m6:10 AM - 6:46 AM7:11 PM - 7:47 PM
Apr 306:09 AM7:48 PM13h 39m6:09 AM - 6:45 AM7:12 PM - 7:48 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Madera in April

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Madera, California in April?

Today, the sun rises in Madera, California at 7:14 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Madera, California in April?

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

How long is the day in Madera, California in April?

Today's daylight in Madera, California lasts about 9h 52m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Madera, California?

Golden hour in Madera, 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.

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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.