Sunrise and Sunset in North Highlands Today
In North Highlands, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:36 and sets at 17:00. The day length is 10h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 11:49.
North Highlands: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in North Highlands at 11:49 – 11 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:40, the latest on October 31 at 07:31.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:43 and latest on June 27 at 20:34.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 25 min more daylight than the shortest.
North Highlands 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 | 17:08 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° | 146 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 17:43 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° | 201 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:12 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 278 h |
| Apr | 06:28 | 19:42 | 13 h 14 min | west-northwest 284° | 330 h |
| May | 05:53 | 20:10 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 296° | 406 h |
| Jun | 05:40 | 20:31 | 14 h 52 min | west-northwest 301° | 420 h |
| Jul | 05:53 | 20:29 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 299° | 440 h |
| Aug | 06:19 | 19:59 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 288° | 407 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:13 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 348 h |
| Oct | 07:14 | 18:26 | 11 h 12 min | west 259° | 297 h |
| Nov | 06:47 | 16:51 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 246° | 195 h |
| Dec | 07:16 | 16:45 | 9 h 29 min | west-southwest 240° | 141 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 440 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 141 – 3,609 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sacramento/Executive Arpt CA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in North Highlands
Morning: 06:19–07:14 · Evening: 16:22–17:17
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In North Highlands, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:19 to 07:14. The evening golden hour extends from 16:22 to 17:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in North Highlands
Morning: 06:09–06:19 · Evening: 17:17–17:28
The Blue Hour in North Highlands offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:17 to 17:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About North Highlands
North Highlands is located at a latitude of 38.69° and a longitude of -121.37°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in North Highlands vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in North Highlands
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in North Highlands. 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 North Highlands, with up to 14h 53m 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 North Highlands 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 North Highlands brings the shortest days with only 9h 28m 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 North Highlands
On the same latitude as North Highlands
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as North Highlands (38.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in North Highlands
When does the sun rise in North Highlands today?
Today the sun rises in North Highlands at 06:36 and sets at 17:00.
How long is the day in North Highlands today?
The day lasts 10h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in North Highlands today?
In the morning from 06:19–07:14, in the evening from 16:22–17:17.
When is the longest day in North Highlands?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 28m.
When does it get dark in North Highlands today?
It is dark from 17:28, fully dark from 18:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of North Highlands. All times are in local time. How it is calculated