Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Los Angeles
On 24 July 2026, Los Angeles has sunrise at 05:58 and sunset at 20:00, 14h 1m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 19:24–20:17.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Los Angeles
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Los Angeles sits at 34.0° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 14h 25m at the June solstice down to 9h 53m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Los Angeles today?
Evening golden hour is 19:24–20:17; morning is 05:41–06:34.
How many hours of daylight does Los Angeles get?
14h 1m on 24 July 2026.