Sunrise and Sunset in Palm Desert Today

In Palm Desert, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:08 and sets at 16:49. The day length is 10h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 11:29.

Palm Desert: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Palm Desert at 11:29 – 31 min before 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 11 at 05:34, the latest on March 8 at 07:04.

The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:36 and latest on June 29 at 20:00.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.

Palm Desert 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	06:50	17:00	10 h 10 min	west-southwest 245°	239 h
Feb	06:29	17:30	11 h 0 min	west-southwest 256°	227 h
Mar	06:55	18:53	11 h 58 min	west 268°	261 h
Apr	06:14	19:16	13 h 2 min	west-northwest 283°	276 h
May	05:44	19:39	13 h 55 min	west-northwest 294°	251 h
Jun	05:34	19:57	14 h 23 min	west-northwest 299°	242 h
Jul	05:46	19:56	14 h 10 min	west-northwest 297°	305 h
Aug	06:07	19:31	13 h 24 min	west-northwest 287°	295 h
Sep	06:28	18:51	12 h 23 min	west 274°	253 h
Oct	06:50	18:11	11 h 21 min	west 260°	243 h
Nov	06:17	16:42	10 h 25 min	west-southwest 248°	230 h
Dec	06:42	16:38	9 h 56 min	west-southwest 242°	231 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 305 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 227 – 3,053 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station San Diego/Lindbergh Field CA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Palm Desert

Morning: 05:52–06:43 · Evening: 16:14–17:05

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Palm Desert, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:52 to 06:43. The evening golden hour extends from 16:14 to 17:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Palm Desert

Morning: 05:42–05:52 · Evening: 17:05–17:15

The Blue Hour in Palm Desert offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:42 to 05:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:05 to 17:15, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Palm Desert

Palm Desert is located at a latitude of 33.72° and a longitude of -116.37°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Palm Desert vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Palm Desert

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert, with up to 14h 24m 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert brings the shortest days with only 9h 55m 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 Palm Desert

On the same latitude as Palm Desert

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Palm Desert (33.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 41m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Palm Desert

When does the sun rise in Palm Desert today?

Today the sun rises in Palm Desert at 06:08 and sets at 16:49.

How long is the day in Palm Desert today?

The day lasts 10h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Palm Desert today?

In the morning from 05:52–06:43, in the evening from 16:14–17:05.

When is the longest day in Palm Desert?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 55m.

When does it get dark in Palm Desert today?

It is dark from 17:15, fully dark from 18:14.