Santa Barbara Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026
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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band
Last updated: February 21, 2026
This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Santa Barbara, California throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. April marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in April offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Santa Barbara use April's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Santa Barbara during April depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. 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.
April is a seasonal transition month for Santa Barbara in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.
April daylight summary
- Sunrise shifts 36m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
- Sunset shifts 23m later from the start to the end of the month.
- Total daylight changes by 59m longer by month end.
Key April Statistics
- Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 6:48 AM
- Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:12 AM
- Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:19 PM
- Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:42 PM
- Day length change: +0h 59m from start to end of month
April averages
- Average sunrise: 6:29 AM
- Average sunset: 7:31 PM
- Average day length: 13h 2m
Monthly Sun Trend Charts
Daily Sun Times for April 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Morning Golden Hour | Evening Golden Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 31m | 6:48 AM - 7:21 AM | 6:46 PM - 7:19 PM |
| Apr 2 | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 33m | 6:47 AM - 7:20 AM | 6:47 PM - 7:20 PM |
| Apr 3 | 6:45 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m | 6:45 AM - 7:18 AM | 6:48 PM - 7:21 PM |
| Apr 4 | 6:44 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 38m | 6:44 AM - 7:17 AM | 6:48 PM - 7:22 PM |
| Apr 5 | 6:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 40m | 6:42 AM - 7:16 AM | 6:49 PM - 7:22 PM |
| Apr 6 | 6:41 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 42m | 6:41 AM - 7:14 AM | 6:50 PM - 7:23 PM |
| Apr 7 | 6:40 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 44m | 6:40 AM - 7:13 AM | 6:50 PM - 7:24 PM |
| Apr 8 | 6:38 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 46m | 6:38 AM - 7:12 AM | 6:51 PM - 7:25 PM |
| Apr 9 | 6:37 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 48m | 6:37 AM - 7:10 AM | 6:52 PM - 7:25 PM |
| Apr 10 | 6:36 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 50m | 6:36 AM - 7:09 AM | 6:53 PM - 7:26 PM |
| Apr 11 | 6:34 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 52m | 6:34 AM - 7:08 AM | 6:53 PM - 7:27 PM |
| Apr 12 | 6:33 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 55m | 6:33 AM - 7:07 AM | 6:54 PM - 7:28 PM |
| Apr 13 | 6:32 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 57m | 6:32 AM - 7:05 AM | 6:55 PM - 7:28 PM |
| Apr 14 | 6:31 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 59m | 6:31 AM - 7:04 AM | 6:56 PM - 7:29 PM |
| Apr 15 | 6:29 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 1m | 6:29 AM - 7:03 AM | 6:56 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Apr 16 | 6:28 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 3m | 6:28 AM - 7:02 AM | 6:57 PM - 7:31 PM |
| Apr 17 | 6:27 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 5m | 6:27 AM - 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM - 7:32 PM |
| Apr 18 | 6:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 7m | 6:25 AM - 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM - 7:32 PM |
| Apr 19 | 6:24 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 9m | 6:24 AM - 6:58 AM | 6:59 PM - 7:33 PM |
| Apr 20 | 6:23 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 11m | 6:23 AM - 6:57 AM | 7:00 PM - 7:34 PM |
| Apr 21 | 6:22 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 13m | 6:22 AM - 6:56 AM | 7:01 PM - 7:35 PM |
| Apr 22 | 6:21 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 15m | 6:21 AM - 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM - 7:36 PM |
| Apr 23 | 6:19 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 17m | 6:19 AM - 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM - 7:36 PM |
| Apr 24 | 6:18 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 19m | 6:18 AM - 6:52 AM | 7:03 PM - 7:37 PM |
| Apr 25 | 6:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 21m | 6:17 AM - 6:51 AM | 7:04 PM - 7:38 PM |
| Apr 26 | 6:16 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 23m | 6:16 AM - 6:50 AM | 7:05 PM - 7:39 PM |
| Apr 27 | 6:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 25m | 6:15 AM - 6:49 AM | 7:05 PM - 7:40 PM |
| Apr 28 | 6:14 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 27m | 6:14 AM - 6:48 AM | 7:06 PM - 7:40 PM |
| Apr 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 28m | 6:13 AM - 6:47 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:41 PM |
| Apr 30 | 6:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 30m | 6:12 AM - 6:46 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:42 PM |
Last updated: February 21, 2026
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About sunrise and sunset in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, California in April?
Today, the sun rises in Santa Barbara, California at 6:38 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara, California in April?
Today, the sun sets in Santa Barbara, California at 5:48 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.
How long is the day in Santa Barbara, California in April?
Today's daylight in Santa Barbara, California lasts about 11h 10m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.
What is golden hour in Santa Barbara, California?
Golden hour in Santa Barbara, 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.