San Diego, California
Sunset and sunrise spots in San Diego, California.
Every time on these pages is worked out from the sun’s real position over San Diego, in Pacific time.
9 places to watch the light from in San Diego, each one researched and approved by a person. Open one for its next light times and directions.
Pictures: USGS The National Map.
- Cabrillo National Monument / Point LomaSan Diego, CASunrise and sunset
- Cowles MountainSan Diego, CASunrise and sunset
- Crown Point Park / Mission BaySan Diego, CASunrise and sunset
- Kate Sessions ParkSan Diego, CASunset
- La Jolla Cove / Ellen Browning Scripps ParkSan Diego, CASunset
- Mount SoledadSan Diego, CASunrise and sunset
- Sunset Cliffs Natural ParkSan Diego, CASunset
- Torrey Pines Gliderport / Blacks Beach OverlookSan Diego, CASunset
- Torrey Pines State Natural ReserveSan Diego, CASunset
Through the year
When the sun sets in San Diego.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:29 PM | 5:05 PM |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 5:34 PM |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:24 PM | 6:56 PM |
| April | 6:19 AM | 6:46 PM | 7:19 PM |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:06 PM | 7:41 PM |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:57 PM |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:33 PM |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:22 PM | 6:54 PM |
| October | 6:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 6:15 PM |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:11 PM | 4:47 PM |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:06 PM | 4:44 PM |
Times for the middle of each month, in Pacific time, worked out from the sun over San Diego. They repeat within a minute or two every year.
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