Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Paula Today
In Santa Paula, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:20 and sets at 16:59. The day length is 10h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 11:39.
Santa Paula: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Santa Paula at 11:39 – 21 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:43, the latest on March 8 at 07:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:45 and latest on June 28 at 20:12.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Santa Paula 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 | 07:02 | 17:09 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 245° | 225 h |
| Feb | 06:41 | 17:39 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 256° | 223 h |
| Mar | 07:06 | 19:04 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 267 h |
| Apr | 06:24 | 19:28 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 283° | 304 h |
| May | 05:53 | 19:51 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 294° | 276 h |
| Jun | 05:43 | 20:10 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h |
| Jul | 05:55 | 20:08 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 297° | 364 h |
| Aug | 06:17 | 19:43 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 287° | 350 h |
| Sep | 06:39 | 19:02 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 279 h |
| Oct | 07:01 | 18:21 | 11 h 20 min | west 260° | 255 h |
| Nov | 06:29 | 16:51 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 248° | 217 h |
| Dec | 06:55 | 16:47 | 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 Paula
Morning: 06:04–06:55 · Evening: 16:23–17:15
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Santa Paula, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:04 to 06:55. The evening golden hour extends from 16:23 to 17:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Santa Paula
Morning: 05:53–06:04 · Evening: 17:15–17:25
The Blue Hour in Santa Paula offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:15 to 17:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Santa Paula
Santa Paula is located at a latitude of 34.35° and a longitude of -119.06°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Santa Paula vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Santa Paula
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Santa Paula. 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 Paula, with up to 14h 27m 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula
On the same latitude as Santa Paula
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Santa Paula (34.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Santa Paula
When does the sun rise in Santa Paula today?
Today the sun rises in Santa Paula at 06:20 and sets at 16:59.
How long is the day in Santa Paula today?
The day lasts 10h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Paula today?
In the morning from 06:04–06:55, in the evening from 16:23–17:15.
When is the longest day in Santa Paula?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.
When does it get dark in Santa Paula today?
It is dark from 17:25, fully dark from 18:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Santa Paula. All times are in local time. How it is calculated