Modesto Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Modesto, California throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During April, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in April, 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 Modesto depend on April's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in April brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Modesto, 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 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 6:51 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:11 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:26 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:53 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 6m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 16:51 AM7:26 PM12h 35m6:51 AM - 7:26 AM6:51 PM - 7:26 PM
Apr 26:50 AM7:27 PM12h 37m6:50 AM - 7:25 AM6:52 PM - 7:27 PM
Apr 36:48 AM7:28 PM12h 39m6:48 AM - 7:23 AM6:53 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 46:47 AM7:29 PM12h 42m6:47 AM - 7:22 AM6:54 PM - 7:29 PM
Apr 56:45 AM7:30 PM12h 44m6:45 AM - 7:20 AM6:55 PM - 7:30 PM
Apr 66:44 AM7:31 PM12h 47m6:44 AM - 7:19 AM6:56 PM - 7:31 PM
Apr 76:42 AM7:31 PM12h 49m6:42 AM - 7:17 AM6:57 PM - 7:31 PM
Apr 86:41 AM7:32 PM12h 51m6:41 AM - 7:16 AM6:58 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 96:40 AM7:33 PM12h 54m6:40 AM - 7:14 AM6:58 PM - 7:33 PM
Apr 106:38 AM7:34 PM12h 56m6:38 AM - 7:13 AM6:59 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 116:37 AM7:35 PM12h 58m6:37 AM - 7:12 AM7:00 PM - 7:35 PM
Apr 126:35 AM7:36 PM13h 1m6:35 AM - 7:10 AM7:01 PM - 7:36 PM
Apr 136:34 AM7:37 PM13h 3m6:34 AM - 7:09 AM7:02 PM - 7:37 PM
Apr 146:32 AM7:38 PM13h 5m6:32 AM - 7:07 AM7:03 PM - 7:38 PM
Apr 156:31 AM7:39 PM13h 8m6:31 AM - 7:06 AM7:04 PM - 7:39 PM
Apr 166:30 AM7:40 PM13h 10m6:30 AM - 7:05 AM7:05 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 176:28 AM7:41 PM13h 12m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM7:05 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 186:27 AM7:41 PM13h 15m6:27 AM - 7:02 AM7:06 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 196:25 AM7:42 PM13h 17m6:25 AM - 7:01 AM7:07 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 206:24 AM7:43 PM13h 19m6:24 AM - 6:59 AM7:08 PM - 7:43 PM
Apr 216:23 AM7:44 PM13h 21m6:23 AM - 6:58 AM7:09 PM - 7:44 PM
Apr 226:21 AM7:45 PM13h 24m6:21 AM - 6:57 AM7:10 PM - 7:45 PM
Apr 236:20 AM7:46 PM13h 26m6:20 AM - 6:56 AM7:11 PM - 7:46 PM
Apr 246:19 AM7:47 PM13h 28m6:19 AM - 6:54 AM7:11 PM - 7:47 PM
Apr 256:18 AM7:48 PM13h 30m6:18 AM - 6:53 AM7:12 PM - 7:48 PM
Apr 266:16 AM7:49 PM13h 33m6:16 AM - 6:52 AM7:13 PM - 7:49 PM
Apr 276:15 AM7:50 PM13h 35m6:15 AM - 6:51 AM7:14 PM - 7:50 PM
Apr 286:14 AM7:51 PM13h 37m6:14 AM - 6:50 AM7:15 PM - 7:51 PM
Apr 296:13 AM7:52 PM13h 39m6:13 AM - 6:49 AM7:16 PM - 7:52 PM
Apr 306:11 AM7:53 PM13h 41m6:11 AM - 6:47 AM7:17 PM - 7:53 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Modesto 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 Modesto, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Modesto, California in April?

Today, the sun rises in Modesto, California at 7:19 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Modesto, California in April?

Today, the sun sets in Modesto, California at 5:07 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Modesto, California lasts about 9h 48m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Modesto, California?

Golden hour in Modesto, 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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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.