San Francisco, California
Sunset and sunrise spots in San Francisco, California.
Every time on these pages is worked out from the sun’s real position over San Francisco, in Pacific time.
11 places to watch the light from in San Francisco, each one researched and approved by a person. Open one for its next light times and directions.
Pictures: USGS The National Map.
- Baker BeachSan Francisco, CASunset
- Bernal Heights ParkSan Francisco, CASunrise and sunset
- Crissy Field / Torpedo WharfSan Francisco, CASunset
- Fort FunstonSan Francisco, CASunset
- Golden Gate OverlookSan Francisco, CASunset
- Grandview ParkSan Francisco, CASunrise and sunset
- Lands End / Sutro Baths OverlookSan Francisco, CASunset
- Marshall's Beach / Batteries to BluffsSan Francisco, CASunset
- Mission Dolores ParkSan Francisco, CASunset
- Ocean Beach / Great HighwaySan Francisco, CASunset
- Twin PeaksSan Francisco, CASunrise and sunset
Through the year
When the sun sets in San Francisco.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:12 PM | 5:49 PM |
| March | 7:20 AM | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| June | 5:47 AM | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| July | 6:00 AM | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| September | 6:51 AM | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| October | 7:18 AM | 5:56 PM | 6:32 PM |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:19 PM | 4:58 PM |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:11 PM | 4:52 PM |
Times for the middle of each month, in Pacific time, worked out from the sun over San Francisco. They repeat within a minute or two every year.
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