Sunrise and Sunset in Hawthorne Today
In Hawthorne, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:16 and sets at 16:56. The day length is 10h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 11:36.
Hawthorne: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hawthorne at 11:36 – 24 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:41, the latest on March 8 at 07:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:44 and latest on June 28 at 20:08.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hawthorne 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:58 | 17:07 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 245° | 225 h | 19/10 °C | 73 mm |
| Feb | 06:37 | 17:37 | 11 h 0 min | west-southwest 256° | 223 h | 19/10 °C | 76 mm |
| Mar | 07:03 | 19:01 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 267 h | 19/11 °C | 44 mm |
| Apr | 06:22 | 19:24 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 283° | 304 h | 20/12 °C | 15 mm |
| May | 05:52 | 19:47 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 294° | 276 h | 21/14 °C | 7 mm |
| Jun | 05:41 | 20:06 | 14 h 24 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h | 22/16 °C | 2 mm |
| Jul | 05:53 | 20:04 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 297° | 364 h | 24/18 °C | 1 mm |
| Aug | 06:15 | 19:39 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 287° | 350 h | 25/18 °C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 06:36 | 18:59 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 279 h | 25/18 °C | 3 mm |
| Oct | 06:58 | 18:19 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 255 h | 24/15 °C | 12 mm |
| Nov | 06:25 | 16:49 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 248° | 217 h | 22/12 °C | 21 mm |
| Dec | 06:51 | 16:46 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 242° | 219 h | 19/10 °C | 57 mm |
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.
As a destination: warmest in August at 25 °C by day, driest in August with 0 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Los Angeles/WBO CA, mean 1961–1977 (NOAA). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Hawthorne
Morning: 06:00–06:51 · Evening: 16:21–17:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hawthorne, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:51. The evening golden hour extends from 16:21 to 17:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hawthorne
Morning: 05:50–06:00 · Evening: 17:12–17:22
The Blue Hour in Hawthorne offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:12 to 17:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hawthorne
Hawthorne is located at a latitude of 33.92° and a longitude of -118.35°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hawthorne vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hawthorne
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne, with up to 14h 25m 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne brings the shortest days with only 9h 54m 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 Hawthorne
On the same latitude as Hawthorne
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hawthorne (33.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hawthorne
When does the sun rise in Hawthorne today?
Today the sun rises in Hawthorne at 06:16 and sets at 16:56.
How long is the day in Hawthorne today?
The day lasts 10h 40m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hawthorne today?
In the morning from 06:00–06:51, in the evening from 16:21–17:12.
When is the longest day in Hawthorne?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 54m.
When does it get dark in Hawthorne today?
It is dark from 17:22, fully dark from 18:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hawthorne. All times are in local time. How it is calculated