Los Angeles Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Los Angeles, United States. On Tue, 08 Sept 2026 the Sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:11. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 05:07 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:37 |
| Civil dawn | 06:07 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 06:07 – 06:32 |
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:32 – 07:05 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:52 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 18:38 – 19:11 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 19:11 – 19:36 |
| Civil dusk | 19:36 |
| Nautical dusk | 20:06 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 20:36 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 03:49 |
| Moonset | 17:22 |
| Illumination | 6% |
| Distance from Earth | 369,777 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 18:27 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 12:46 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 14:33 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Sat, 03 Oct 2026, 07:12 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About Los Angeles's sky
Los Angeles sits at 34.05°N, 118.24°W in the America/Los Angeles time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Los Angeles, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles today?
On Tue, 08 Sept 2026, the Sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:11 in Los Angeles (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Tue, 08 Sept 2026 in Los Angeles, the evening golden hour runs 18:38 – 19:11. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Los Angeles tonight?
Los Angeles gets about 8h 30m of astronomical darkness on Tue, 08 Sept 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in Los Angeles right now?
The Moon is currently a Waning Crescent at 6% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (03:49) and moonset (17:22) are specific to Los Angeles. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.