Orange Sunrise & Sunset in February 2026

PST33.7879°N, 117.8531°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange, 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.

February is part of winter in the Northern Hemisphere for Orange. Expect shorter days and later sunrises, especially noticeable at 33.8° latitude, with daylight expanding slowly as the month progresses.

February daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 27m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 25m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 51m longer by month end.

Key February Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: February 1 at 6:50 AM
  • Latest sunrise: February 28 at 6:23 AM
  • Earliest sunset: February 1 at 5:22 PM
  • Latest sunset: February 28 at 5:47 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 51m from start to end of month

February averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:38 AM
  • Average sunset: 5:35 PM
  • Average day length: 10h 57m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for February 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Feb 16:50 AM5:22 PM10h 32m6:50 AM - 7:25 AM4:46 PM - 5:22 PM
Feb 26:49 AM5:23 PM10h 34m6:49 AM - 7:24 AM4:47 PM - 5:23 PM
Feb 36:48 AM5:24 PM10h 36m6:48 AM - 7:24 AM4:48 PM - 5:24 PM
Feb 46:47 AM5:25 PM10h 37m6:47 AM - 7:23 AM4:49 PM - 5:25 PM
Feb 56:47 AM5:26 PM10h 39m6:47 AM - 7:22 AM4:50 PM - 5:26 PM
Feb 66:46 AM5:27 PM10h 41m6:46 AM - 7:21 AM4:51 PM - 5:27 PM
Feb 76:45 AM5:28 PM10h 43m6:45 AM - 7:20 AM4:52 PM - 5:28 PM
Feb 86:44 AM5:29 PM10h 44m6:44 AM - 7:19 AM4:53 PM - 5:29 PM
Feb 96:43 AM5:30 PM10h 46m6:43 AM - 7:18 AM4:55 PM - 5:30 PM
Feb 106:42 AM5:31 PM10h 48m6:42 AM - 7:17 AM4:56 PM - 5:31 PM
Feb 116:42 AM5:31 PM10h 50m6:42 AM - 7:16 AM4:57 PM - 5:31 PM
Feb 126:41 AM5:32 PM10h 52m6:41 AM - 7:15 AM4:58 PM - 5:32 PM
Feb 136:40 AM5:33 PM10h 54m6:40 AM - 7:14 AM4:59 PM - 5:33 PM
Feb 146:39 AM5:34 PM10h 56m6:39 AM - 7:13 AM5:00 PM - 5:34 PM
Feb 156:38 AM5:35 PM10h 57m6:38 AM - 7:12 AM5:01 PM - 5:35 PM
Feb 166:37 AM5:36 PM10h 59m6:37 AM - 7:11 AM5:02 PM - 5:36 PM
Feb 176:36 AM5:37 PM11h 1m6:36 AM - 7:10 AM5:03 PM - 5:37 PM
Feb 186:35 AM5:38 PM11h 3m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM5:04 PM - 5:38 PM
Feb 196:34 AM5:39 PM11h 5m6:34 AM - 7:08 AM5:05 PM - 5:39 PM
Feb 206:33 AM5:40 PM11h 7m6:33 AM - 7:07 AM5:06 PM - 5:40 PM
Feb 216:31 AM5:41 PM11h 9m6:31 AM - 7:06 AM5:07 PM - 5:41 PM
Feb 226:30 AM5:42 PM11h 11m6:30 AM - 7:04 AM5:08 PM - 5:42 PM
Feb 236:29 AM5:43 PM11h 13m6:29 AM - 7:03 AM5:09 PM - 5:43 PM
Feb 24(Today)6:28 AM5:43 PM11h 15m6:28 AM - 7:02 AM5:10 PM - 5:43 PM
Feb 256:27 AM5:44 PM11h 17m6:27 AM - 7:01 AM5:10 PM - 5:44 PM
Feb 266:26 AM5:45 PM11h 19m6:26 AM - 6:59 AM5:11 PM - 5:45 PM
Feb 276:25 AM5:46 PM11h 21m6:25 AM - 6:58 AM5:12 PM - 5:46 PM
Feb 286:23 AM5:47 PM11h 23m6:23 AM - 6:57 AM5:13 PM - 5:47 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Orange in February

Today, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 5:43 PM, giving about 11h 15m hours of daylight. Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through February as we move through the solstice.

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 Orange, California in February?

Today, the sun rises in Orange, California at 6:28 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Orange, California in February?

Today, the sun sets in Orange, California at 5:43 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Orange, California lasts about 11h 15m. As we move through February, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Orange, California?

Golden hour in Orange, 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.