Half Dome: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Half Dome, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 18:31. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 12:45.
Half Dome: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Half Dome at 12:46 – 46 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:35, the latest on October 31 at 07:22.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:39 and latest on June 27 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Half Dome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:12 | 17:03 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Feb | 06:47 | 17:37 | 10 h 50 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 07:08 | 19:05 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:22 | 19:34 | 13 h 11 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:48 | 20:01 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 05:35 | 20:21 | 14 h 46 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 05:48 | 20:19 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Aug | 06:13 | 19:50 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 06:40 | 19:05 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:06 | 18:20 | 11 h 14 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 06:38 | 16:46 | 10 h 8 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 07:06 | 16:40 | 9 h 34 min | west-southwest 241° |
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.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Half Dome
Morning: 06:43–07:34 · Evening: 17:56–18:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Half Dome, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:34. The evening golden hour extends from 17:56 to 18:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Half Dome
Morning: 06:33–06:43 · Evening: 18:47–18:58
The Blue Hour in Half Dome offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:47 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Half Dome
Half Dome is located at a latitude of 37.75° and a longitude of -119.53°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Half Dome vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Half Dome
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Half Dome. 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 Half Dome, with up to 14h 47m 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 Half Dome 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 Half Dome brings the shortest days with only 9h 33m 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 Half Dome
On the same latitude as Half Dome
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Half Dome (37.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Half Dome
When does the sun rise in Half Dome today?
Today the sun rises in Half Dome at 06:58 and sets at 18:33.
How long is the day in Half Dome today?
The day lasts 11h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Half Dome today?
In the morning from 06:42–07:33, in the evening from 17:58–18:49.
When is the longest day in Half Dome?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 33m.
When does it get dark in Half Dome today?
It is dark from 18:59, fully dark from 20:00.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Half Dome. All times are in local time. How it is calculated