Sunrise and Sunset in Rancho Santa Margarita Today
In Rancho Santa Margarita, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:13 and sets at 16:54. The day length is 10h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 11:33.
Rancho Santa Margarita: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rancho Santa Margarita at 11:33 – 27 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 07:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:41 and latest on June 29 at 20:04.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 28 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rancho Santa Margarita 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 | 06:54 | 17:05 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 245° | 225 h |
| Feb | 06:34 | 17:35 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 256° | 223 h |
| Mar | 07:00 | 18:58 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 267 h |
| Apr | 06:19 | 19:21 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 304 h |
| May | 05:49 | 19:44 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 294° | 276 h |
| Jun | 05:39 | 20:02 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h |
| Jul | 05:51 | 20:01 | 14 h 10 min | west-northwest 297° | 364 h |
| Aug | 06:12 | 19:36 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 287° | 350 h |
| Sep | 06:33 | 18:56 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 279 h |
| Oct | 06:55 | 18:16 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 255 h |
| Nov | 06:22 | 16:47 | 10 h 25 min | west-southwest 248° | 217 h |
| Dec | 06:47 | 16:43 | 9 h 56 min | west-southwest 242° | 219 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 364 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 217 – 3,255 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Los Angeles/WBO CA, mean 1961–1977 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Rancho Santa Margarita
Morning: 05:57–06:48 · Evening: 16:19–17:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rancho Santa Margarita, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:48. The evening golden hour extends from 16:19 to 17:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rancho Santa Margarita
Morning: 05:47–05:57 · Evening: 17:10–17:20
The Blue Hour in Rancho Santa Margarita offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:47 to 05:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:10 to 17:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is located at a latitude of 33.64° and a longitude of -117.60°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rancho Santa Margarita vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rancho Santa Margarita
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rancho Santa Margarita. 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 Santa Margarita, with up to 14h 23m 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 Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
On the same latitude as Rancho Santa Margarita
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Rancho Santa Margarita (33.6° 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
When does the sun rise in Rancho Santa Margarita today?
Today the sun rises in Rancho Santa Margarita at 06:13 and sets at 16:54.
How long is the day in Rancho Santa Margarita today?
The day lasts 10h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rancho Santa Margarita today?
In the morning from 05:57–06:48, in the evening from 16:19–17:10.
When is the longest day in Rancho Santa Margarita?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 55m.
When does it get dark in Rancho Santa Margarita today?
It is dark from 17:20, fully dark from 18:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rancho Santa Margarita. All times are in local time. How it is calculated