Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Barbara Today
In Santa Barbara, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:33. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:46.
Santa Barbara: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Santa Barbara at 12:46 – 46 min after 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 12 at 05:45, the latest on March 8 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:48 and latest on June 29 at 20:15.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Santa Barbara 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 | 07:04 | 17:11 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 245° | 225 h |
| Feb | 06:43 | 17:42 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 256° | 223 h |
| Mar | 07:09 | 19:06 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 267 h |
| Apr | 06:27 | 19:30 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 283° | 304 h |
| May | 05:56 | 19:54 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 294° | 276 h |
| Jun | 05:45 | 20:12 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h |
| Jul | 05:57 | 20:11 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 297° | 364 h |
| Aug | 06:19 | 19:46 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 287° | 350 h |
| Sep | 06:42 | 19:05 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 279 h |
| Oct | 07:04 | 18:24 | 11 h 20 min | west 260° | 255 h |
| Nov | 06:32 | 16:54 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 248° | 217 h |
| Dec | 06:58 | 16:50 | 9 h 52 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 Santa Barbara
Morning: 06:43–07:32 · Evening: 17:59–18:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Santa Barbara, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:32. The evening golden hour extends from 17:59 to 18:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Santa Barbara
Morning: 06:33–06:43 · Evening: 18:48–18:58
The Blue Hour in Santa Barbara offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:48 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is located at a latitude of 34.42° and a longitude of -119.70°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Santa Barbara vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Santa Barbara
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara, with up to 14h 28m 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara brings the shortest days with only 9h 51m 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 Santa Barbara
On the same latitude as Santa Barbara
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Santa Barbara (34.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Santa Barbara
When does the sun rise in Santa Barbara today?
Today the sun rises in Santa Barbara at 06:58 and sets at 18:33.
How long is the day in Santa Barbara today?
The day lasts 11h 34m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Barbara today?
In the morning from 06:43–07:32, in the evening from 17:59–18:48.
When is the longest day in Santa Barbara?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.
When does it get dark in Santa Barbara today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 19:56.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Santa Barbara. All times are in local time. How it is calculated