Sunrise and Sunset in Cupertino Today
In Cupertino, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:37 and sets at 17:05. The day length is 10h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.
Cupertino: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cupertino at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:46, the latest on October 31 at 07:31.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:50 and latest on June 28 at 20:32.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cupertino through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:21 | 17:14 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 244° | 186 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 17:48 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 255° | 208 h |
| Mar | 07:18 | 19:15 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 269 h |
| Apr | 06:33 | 19:43 | 13 h 10 min | west-northwest 283° | 309 h |
| May | 05:59 | 20:10 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 295° | 325 h |
| Jun | 05:47 | 20:30 | 14 h 43 min | west-northwest 301° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:59 | 20:28 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 298° | 313 h |
| Aug | 06:24 | 19:59 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 288° | 287 h |
| Sep | 06:50 | 19:15 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 271 h |
| Oct | 07:16 | 18:30 | 11 h 15 min | west 260° | 247 h |
| Nov | 06:47 | 16:57 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 247° | 173 h |
| Dec | 07:15 | 16:51 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 241° | 161 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 325 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 161 – 3,060 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station San Francisco/Mission Dolores, CA, mean 1961–1974 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Cupertino
Morning: 06:20–07:14 · Evening: 16:28–17:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cupertino, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:20 to 07:14. The evening golden hour extends from 16:28 to 17:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cupertino
Morning: 06:09–06:20 · Evening: 17:22–17:33
The Blue Hour in Cupertino offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:22 to 17:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cupertino
Cupertino is located at a latitude of 37.32° and a longitude of -122.03°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cupertino vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cupertino
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cupertino. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Cupertino, with up to 14h 44m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Cupertino sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cupertino brings the shortest days with only 9h 35m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Cupertino
On the same latitude as Cupertino
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cupertino (37.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cupertino
When does the sun rise in Cupertino today?
Today the sun rises in Cupertino at 06:37 and sets at 17:05.
How long is the day in Cupertino today?
The day lasts 10h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cupertino today?
In the morning from 06:20–07:14, in the evening from 16:28–17:22.
When is the longest day in Cupertino?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 35m.
When does it get dark in Cupertino today?
It is dark from 17:33, fully dark from 18:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cupertino. All times are in local time. How it is calculated