Sunrise and Sunset in Rancho Peñasquitos Today
In Rancho Peñasquitos, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:10 and sets at 16:53. The day length is 10h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 11:32.
Rancho Peñasquitos: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rancho Peñasquitos at 11:32 – 28 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:39, the latest on March 8 at 07:07.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:41 and latest on June 29 at 20:01.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rancho Peñasquitos 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 | 06:51 | 17:04 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 245° | 239 h |
| Feb | 06:31 | 17:33 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 256° | 227 h |
| Mar | 06:58 | 18:56 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 261 h |
| Apr | 06:18 | 19:18 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 283° | 276 h |
| May | 05:49 | 19:41 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 294° | 251 h |
| Jun | 05:39 | 19:58 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 299° | 242 h |
| Jul | 05:50 | 19:57 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 296° | 305 h |
| Aug | 06:11 | 19:33 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 287° | 295 h |
| Sep | 06:32 | 18:54 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 253 h |
| Oct | 06:52 | 18:15 | 11 h 22 min | west 260° | 243 h |
| Nov | 06:19 | 16:46 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 248° | 230 h |
| Dec | 06:43 | 16:43 | 9 h 59 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 56° 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 Rancho Peñasquitos
Morning: 05:54–06:44 · Evening: 16:18–17:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rancho Peñasquitos, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:54 to 06:44. The evening golden hour extends from 16:18 to 17:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rancho Peñasquitos
Morning: 05:44–05:54 · Evening: 17:09–17:19
The Blue Hour in Rancho Peñasquitos offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:44 to 05:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:09 to 17:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rancho Peñasquitos
Rancho Peñasquitos is located at a latitude of 32.96° and a longitude of -117.12°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rancho Peñasquitos vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rancho Peñasquitos
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rancho Peñasquitos. 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 Rancho Peñasquitos, with up to 14h 20m 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 Rancho Peñasquitos 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 Rancho Peñasquitos brings the shortest days with only 9h 59m 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.
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On the same latitude as Rancho Peñasquitos
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Rancho Peñasquitos (33° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Rancho Peñasquitos
When does the sun rise in Rancho Peñasquitos today?
Today the sun rises in Rancho Peñasquitos at 06:10 and sets at 16:53.
How long is the day in Rancho Peñasquitos today?
The day lasts 10h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rancho Peñasquitos today?
In the morning from 05:54–06:44, in the evening from 16:18–17:09.
When is the longest day in Rancho Peñasquitos?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 20m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 59m.
When does it get dark in Rancho Peñasquitos today?
It is dark from 17:19, fully dark from 18:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rancho Peñasquitos. All times are in local time. How it is calculated