Sunrise and Sunset in Palo Alto Today

In Palo Alto, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:37 and sets at 17:06. The day length is 10h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 11:52.

Palo Alto: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Palo Alto at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:47, the latest on October 31 at 07:32.

The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:50 and latest on June 27 at 20:33.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.

Palo Alto 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	17:14	9 h 53 min	west-southwest 244°	186 h
Feb	06:57	17:48	10 h 51 min	west-southwest 255°	208 h
Mar	07:19	19:16	11 h 57 min	west 268°	269 h
Apr	06:33	19:44	13 h 11 min	west-northwest 283°	309 h
May	05:59	20:11	14 h 12 min	west-northwest 295°	325 h
Jun	05:47	20:31	14 h 44 min	west-northwest 301°	311 h
Jul	05:59	20:29	14 h 29 min	west-northwest 298°	313 h
Aug	06:24	20:00	13 h 36 min	west-northwest 288°	287 h
Sep	06:50	19:16	12 h 25 min	west 274°	271 h
Oct	07:16	18:31	11 h 14 min	west 259°	247 h
Nov	06:48	16:57	10 h 9 min	west-southwest 247°	173 h
Dec	07:15	16:51	9 h 36 min	west-southwest 241°	161 h

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.

Sunniest month: May with 325 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 161 – 3,060 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station San Francisco/Mission Dolores, CA, mean 1961–1974 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Palo Alto

Morning: 06:20–07:14 · Evening: 16:28–17:22

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Palo Alto, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:20 to 07:14. The evening golden hour extends from 16:28 to 17:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Palo Alto

Morning: 06:10–06:20 · Evening: 17:22–17:33

The Blue Hour in Palo Alto offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:10 to 06:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:22 to 17:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at a latitude of 37.44° and a longitude of -122.14°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Palo Alto vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Palo Alto

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto, with up to 14h 45m 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto brings the shortest days with only 9h 35m 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 Palo Alto

On the same latitude as Palo Alto

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Palo Alto (37.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Palo Alto

When does the sun rise in Palo Alto today?

Today the sun rises in Palo Alto at 06:37 and sets at 17:06.

How long is the day in Palo Alto today?

The day lasts 10h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Palo Alto today?

In the morning from 06:20–07:14, in the evening from 16:28–17:22.

When is the longest day in Palo Alto?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 45m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 35m.

When does it get dark in Palo Alto today?

It is dark from 17:33, fully dark from 18:35.