Sun Times in San Jose
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in San Jose?
Sunrise in San Jose on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in San Jose?
Sunset in San Jose on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 7:48 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in San Jose?
Morning golden hour in San Jose ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:13 PM.
How long is the day in San Jose?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in San Jose there are 13 hours and 18 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in San Jose?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in San Jose at 1:10 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in San Jose?
In San Jose, sunset is at 7:48 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in San Jose?
Twilight in San Jose lasts approximately 93 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in San Jose?
The earliest sunrise in San Jose in 2026 is at 5:46 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in San Jose?
The latest sunset in San Jose in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 24 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in San Jose?
After sunset at 7:48 PM in San Jose, civil twilight ends at 8:16 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in San Jose shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in San Jose
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in San Jose on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 36m |
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