Sunrise and Sunset Times in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its location at latitude 34.0195° and longitude -118.4912°. Today, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 5:06 PM, providing 10 hours and 6 minutes of daylight.

The golden hour, ideal for photography and outdoor activities, occurs in two periods today: morning from 7:00 AM to 7:38 AM, and evening from 4:29 PM to 5:06 PM. During these periods, the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting conditions. Civil twilight begins at 6:33 AM and ends at 5:33 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.