Merced Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

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

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:06 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:32 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:12 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:35 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 1m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:06 AM8:12 PM14h 5m6:06 AM - 6:43 AM7:35 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 26:07 AM8:11 PM14h 4m6:07 AM - 6:44 AM7:34 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 36:08 AM8:10 PM14h 2m6:08 AM - 6:45 AM7:33 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 46:09 AM8:09 PM14h 0m6:09 AM - 6:45 AM7:32 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 56:10 AM8:08 PM13h 58m6:10 AM - 6:46 AM7:31 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 66:11 AM8:07 PM13h 56m6:11 AM - 6:47 AM7:30 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 76:11 AM8:06 PM13h 54m6:11 AM - 6:48 AM7:29 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 86:12 AM8:05 PM13h 52m6:12 AM - 6:49 AM7:28 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 96:13 AM8:04 PM13h 51m6:13 AM - 6:49 AM7:27 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 106:14 AM8:03 PM13h 49m6:14 AM - 6:50 AM7:26 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 116:15 AM8:01 PM13h 47m6:15 AM - 6:51 AM7:25 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 126:16 AM8:00 PM13h 45m6:16 AM - 6:52 AM7:24 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 136:17 AM7:59 PM13h 43m6:17 AM - 6:52 AM7:23 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 146:17 AM7:58 PM13h 41m6:17 AM - 6:53 AM7:22 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 156:18 AM7:57 PM13h 38m6:18 AM - 6:54 AM7:21 PM - 7:57 PM
Aug 166:19 AM7:56 PM13h 36m6:19 AM - 6:55 AM7:20 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 176:20 AM7:54 PM13h 34m6:20 AM - 6:56 AM7:19 PM - 7:54 PM
Aug 186:21 AM7:53 PM13h 32m6:21 AM - 6:56 AM7:17 PM - 7:53 PM
Aug 196:22 AM7:52 PM13h 30m6:22 AM - 6:57 AM7:16 PM - 7:52 PM
Aug 206:23 AM7:50 PM13h 28m6:23 AM - 6:58 AM7:15 PM - 7:50 PM
Aug 216:23 AM7:49 PM13h 26m6:23 AM - 6:59 AM7:14 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 226:24 AM7:48 PM13h 24m6:24 AM - 7:00 AM7:13 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 236:25 AM7:47 PM13h 21m6:25 AM - 7:00 AM7:11 PM - 7:47 PM
Aug 246:26 AM7:45 PM13h 19m6:26 AM - 7:01 AM7:10 PM - 7:45 PM
Aug 256:27 AM7:44 PM13h 17m6:27 AM - 7:02 AM7:09 PM - 7:44 PM
Aug 266:28 AM7:42 PM13h 15m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM7:07 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 276:28 AM7:41 PM13h 13m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM7:06 PM - 7:41 PM
Aug 286:29 AM7:40 PM13h 10m6:29 AM - 7:04 AM7:05 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 296:30 AM7:38 PM13h 8m6:30 AM - 7:05 AM7:03 PM - 7:38 PM
Aug 306:31 AM7:37 PM13h 6m6:31 AM - 7:06 AM7:02 PM - 7:37 PM
Aug 316:32 AM7:35 PM13h 4m6:32 AM - 7:07 AM7:01 PM - 7:35 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Merced in August

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Merced, California in August?

Today, the sun rises in Merced, California at 7:16 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Merced, California in August?

Today, the sun sets in Merced, California at 5:06 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Merced, California in August?

Today's daylight in Merced, California lasts about 9h 50m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Merced, California?

Golden hour in Merced, 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.