Santa Clarita Sunrise & Sunset in May 2026
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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Santa Clarita, California throughout May 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During May, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in May, 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 Santa Clarita depend on May's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in May brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Santa Clarita, 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 May 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.
May is a seasonal transition month for Santa Clarita 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.
May daylight summary
- Sunrise shifts 21m 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 44m longer by month end.
Key May Statistics
- Earliest sunrise: May 1 at 6:06 AM
- Latest sunrise: May 31 at 5:45 AM
- Earliest sunset: May 1 at 7:38 PM
- Latest sunset: May 31 at 8:01 PM
- Day length change: +0h 44m from start to end of month
May averages
- Average sunrise: 5:54 AM
- Average sunset: 7:50 PM
- Average day length: 13h 56m
Monthly Sun Trend Charts
Daily Sun Times for May 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Morning Golden Hour | Evening Golden Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | 6:06 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 32m | 6:06 AM - 6:41 AM | 7:04 PM - 7:38 PM |
| May 1 | 6:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 34m | 6:05 AM - 6:40 AM | 7:04 PM - 7:39 PM |
| May 2 | 6:04 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 36m | 6:04 AM - 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM - 7:40 PM |
| May 3 | 6:03 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 37m | 6:03 AM - 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM - 7:41 PM |
| May 4 | 6:02 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 39m | 6:02 AM - 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:41 PM |
| May 5 | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 41m | 6:01 AM - 6:36 AM | 7:07 PM - 7:42 PM |
| May 6 | 6:00 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 43m | 6:00 AM - 6:35 AM | 7:08 PM - 7:43 PM |
| May 7 | 5:59 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 44m | 5:59 AM - 6:34 AM | 7:09 PM - 7:44 PM |
| May 8 | 5:58 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 46m | 5:58 AM - 6:33 AM | 7:09 PM - 7:45 PM |
| May 9 | 5:58 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 48m | 5:58 AM - 6:33 AM | 7:10 PM - 7:45 PM |
| May 10 | 5:57 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 49m | 5:57 AM - 6:32 AM | 7:11 PM - 7:46 PM |
| May 11 | 5:56 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 51m | 5:56 AM - 6:31 AM | 7:12 PM - 7:47 PM |
| May 12 | 5:55 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 53m | 5:55 AM - 6:30 AM | 7:12 PM - 7:48 PM |
| May 13 | 5:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 54m | 5:54 AM - 6:30 AM | 7:13 PM - 7:48 PM |
| May 14 | 5:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 56m | 5:54 AM - 6:29 AM | 7:14 PM - 7:49 PM |
| May 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 57m | 5:53 AM - 6:28 AM | 7:14 PM - 7:50 PM |
| May 16 | 5:52 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 59m | 5:52 AM - 6:28 AM | 7:15 PM - 7:51 PM |
| May 17 | 5:51 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 0m | 5:51 AM - 6:27 AM | 7:16 PM - 7:52 PM |
| May 18 | 5:51 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 2m | 5:51 AM - 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM - 7:52 PM |
| May 19 | 5:50 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 3m | 5:50 AM - 6:26 AM | 7:17 PM - 7:53 PM |
| May 20 | 5:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 4m | 5:49 AM - 6:25 AM | 7:18 PM - 7:54 PM |
| May 21 | 5:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 6m | 5:49 AM - 6:25 AM | 7:19 PM - 7:55 PM |
| May 22 | 5:48 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 7m | 5:48 AM - 6:24 AM | 7:19 PM - 7:55 PM |
| May 23 | 5:48 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 8m | 5:48 AM - 6:24 AM | 7:20 PM - 7:56 PM |
| May 24 | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 10m | 5:47 AM - 6:23 AM | 7:21 PM - 7:57 PM |
| May 25 | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 11m | 5:47 AM - 6:23 AM | 7:21 PM - 7:57 PM |
| May 26 | 5:46 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 12m | 5:46 AM - 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM - 7:58 PM |
| May 27 | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 13m | 5:46 AM - 6:22 AM | 7:22 PM - 7:59 PM |
| May 28 | 5:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 14m | 5:45 AM - 6:22 AM | 7:23 PM - 7:59 PM |
| May 29 | 5:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 15m | 5:45 AM - 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM - 8:00 PM |
| May 30 | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m | 5:45 AM - 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM - 8:01 PM |
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About sunrise and sunset in Santa Clarita in May
Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through May as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Santa Clarita, California, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.
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; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local 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 May.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Clarita, California in May?
Sunrise times in Santa Clarita, California in May vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.
What time is sunset in Santa Clarita, California in May?
Sunset times in Santa Clarita, California in May vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.
How long is the day in Santa Clarita, California in May?
Day length in Santa Clarita, California in May changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.
What is golden hour in Santa Clarita, California?
Golden hour in Santa Clarita, 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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