Sunrise and Sunset in Dana Point Today

In Dana Point, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:13 and sets at 16:55. The day length is 10h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 11:34.

Dana Point: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Dana Point at 11:34 – 26 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:40, the latest on March 8 at 07:10.

The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:42 and latest on June 29 at 20:04.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.

Dana Point 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	06:54	17:06	10 h 11 min	west-southwest 245°	225 h
Feb	06:34	17:35	11 h 1 min	west-southwest 256°	223 h
Mar	07:00	18:58	11 h 58 min	west 268°	267 h
Apr	06:20	19:21	13 h 2 min	west-northwest 283°	304 h
May	05:50	19:44	13 h 54 min	west-northwest 294°	276 h
Jun	05:40	20:02	14 h 22 min	west-northwest 299°	276 h
Jul	05:52	20:01	14 h 9 min	west-northwest 297°	364 h
Aug	06:13	19:36	13 h 23 min	west-northwest 287°	350 h
Sep	06:34	18:56	12 h 23 min	west 274°	279 h
Oct	06:55	18:16	11 h 21 min	west 260°	255 h
Nov	06:22	16:48	10 h 26 min	west-southwest 248°	217 h
Dec	06:47	16:44	9 h 57 min	west-southwest 242°	219 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 364 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 217 – 3,255 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Los Angeles/WBO CA, mean 1961–1977 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Dana Point

Morning: 05:57–06:48 · Evening: 16:19–17:10

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dana Point, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:48. The evening golden hour extends from 16:19 to 17:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Dana Point

Morning: 05:47–05:57 · Evening: 17:10–17:20

The Blue Hour in Dana Point offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:47 to 05:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:10 to 17:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Dana Point

Dana Point is located at a latitude of 33.47° and a longitude of -117.70°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dana Point vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Dana Point

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dana Point. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Dana Point, with up to 14h 22m 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 Dana Point sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Dana Point brings the shortest days with only 9h 56m 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 Dana Point

On the same latitude as Dana Point

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dana Point (33.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Dana Point

When does the sun rise in Dana Point today?

Today the sun rises in Dana Point at 06:13 and sets at 16:55.

How long is the day in Dana Point today?

The day lasts 10h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Dana Point today?

In the morning from 05:57–06:48, in the evening from 16:19–17:10.

When is the longest day in Dana Point?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 56m.

When does it get dark in Dana Point today?

It is dark from 17:20, fully dark from 18:19.