Sunrise and Sunset Times in San Jose, California
Today's sunrise and sunset times for San Jose, California are shown below in local time, along with daylight length and golden hour periods.
Sunrise & Sunset in San Jose, California
Monday, February 23, 2026
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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Today's Sun Data
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 6:48 AM |
| Solar Noon | 12:22 PM |
| Sunset | 5:56 PM |
| Morning Golden Hour | 6:48 AM - 7:23 AM |
| Evening Golden Hour | 5:21 PM - 5:56 PM |
| Civil Dawn | 6:21 AM |
| Civil Dusk | 6:22 PM |
| Nautical Dawn | 5:51 AM |
| Nautical Dusk | 6:53 PM |
| Astronomical Dawn | 5:21 AM |
| Astronomical Dusk | 7:23 PM |
| Day Length | 11h 8m |
Data updated daily.
Last updated: February 23, 2026
Daily changes (tomorrow vs today)
- Sunrise shifts 23h 58m later.
- Sunset shifts 24h 1m later.
- Daylight changes 3m longer.
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Why Sunrise and Sunset Times Change
Sunrise and sunset times change throughout the year because the Earth is tilted on its axis and orbits the sun in an elliptical path. This tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight as we move through the seasons, resulting in longer days during summer and shorter days during winter.
How People Use Sunrise and Sunset Times
Accurate sunrise and sunset times help people plan their daily activities:
- Travelers use them to plan flights, road trips, and sightseeing schedules
- Runners and cyclists check sunset times to ensure they finish outdoor workouts before dark
- Photographers rely on golden hour times for optimal lighting conditions
- Gardeners track daylight hours to understand growing seasons and plant care needs
- Workers adjust schedules based on available daylight, especially for outdoor jobs
Seasonal Daylight Patterns
During winter months, San Jose experiences shorter daylight hours, with the shortest day occurring around the winter solstice in late December.
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About Our Calculations
Sunrise and sunset times for San Jose are calculated using standard astronomical formulas based on the sun's position relative to Earth. These calculations account for the city's exact geographic coordinates (latitude 37.3382°, longitude -121.8863°) and use NOAA-based solar position algorithms to ensure accuracy. Times are displayed in local time for San Jose, California.
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About Sun Times in San Jose
San Jose, California experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its location at latitude 37.3382° and longitude -121.8863°. Today, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, providing 11 hours and 8 minutes of daylight.
San Jose sits in the Northern Hemisphere at about 37.3° latitude, placing it in a mid-latitude band. Cities in this band typically see noticeable seasonal shifts in daylight, which influences how quickly sunrise and sunset times shift across the seasons.
The golden hour, ideal for photography and outdoor activities, occurs in two periods today: morning from 6:48 AM to 7:23 AM, and evening from 5:21 PM to 5:56 PM. During these periods, the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting conditions. Civil twilight begins at 6:21 AM and ends at 6:22 PM, offering enough natural light for most activities without artificial lighting.
Understanding these sun times helps residents and visitors plan their day, whether for outdoor recreation, photography, or simply knowing when to expect daylight. The times change daily as the Earth orbits the sun, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
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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.