Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in San Francisco
On 24 July 2026, San Francisco has sunrise at 06:06 and sunset at 20:25, 14h 19m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 19:48–20:43.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in San Francisco
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.
San Francisco sits at 37.8° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 14h 47m at the June solstice down to 9h 33m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in San Francisco today?
Evening golden hour is 19:48–20:43; morning is 05:48–06:44.
How many hours of daylight does San Francisco get?
14h 19m on 24 July 2026.