Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Rosa Today
In Santa Rosa, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 18:42. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:58.
Santa Rosa: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Santa Rosa at 12:58 – 58 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 13 at 05:46, the latest on October 31 at 07:36.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:49 and latest on June 27 at 20:38.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 22 min more daylight than the shortest.
Santa Rosa 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 | 07:26 | 17:14 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 244° | 186 h |
| Feb | 07:01 | 17:49 | 10 h 48 min | west-southwest 255° | 208 h |
| Mar | 07:21 | 19:18 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 269 h |
| Apr | 06:34 | 19:47 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 284° | 309 h |
| May | 05:59 | 20:15 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 295° | 325 h |
| Jun | 05:46 | 20:36 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 301° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:59 | 20:34 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 298° | 313 h |
| Aug | 06:25 | 20:04 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 288° | 287 h |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:18 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 271 h |
| Oct | 07:20 | 18:32 | 11 h 12 min | west 259° | 247 h |
| Nov | 06:52 | 16:57 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 247° | 173 h |
| Dec | 07:21 | 16:51 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 240° | 161 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° 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 Santa Rosa
Morning: 06:57–07:48 · Evening: 18:07–18:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Santa Rosa, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:57 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 18:07 to 18:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Santa Rosa
Morning: 06:46–06:57 · Evening: 18:58–19:09
The Blue Hour in Santa Rosa offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:46 to 06:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:58 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is located at a latitude of 38.44° and a longitude of -122.71°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Santa Rosa vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Santa Rosa
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa, with up to 14h 51m 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 Rosa 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 Santa Rosa brings the shortest days with only 9h 29m 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 Rosa
On the same latitude as Santa Rosa
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Santa Rosa (38.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Santa Rosa
When does the sun rise in Santa Rosa today?
Today the sun rises in Santa Rosa at 07:12 and sets at 18:44.
How long is the day in Santa Rosa today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Santa Rosa today?
In the morning from 06:56–07:47, in the evening from 18:08–19:00.
When is the longest day in Santa Rosa?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 29m.
When does it get dark in Santa Rosa today?
It is dark from 19:10, fully dark from 20:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Santa Rosa. All times are in local time. How it is calculated