Sunrise and Sunset in South Lake Tahoe Today
In South Lake Tahoe, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:00 and sets at 18:34. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:47.
South Lake Tahoe: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in South Lake Tahoe at 12:48 – 48 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 05:33, the latest on October 31 at 07:26.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:37 and latest on June 27 at 20:29.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 28 min more daylight than the shortest.
South Lake Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:16 | 17:02 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 06:50 | 17:37 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 07:10 | 19:07 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:23 | 19:37 | 13 h 14 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 05:47 | 20:05 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 05:33 | 20:27 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 05:46 | 20:24 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 06:13 | 19:54 | 13 h 41 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 06:41 | 19:07 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:09 | 18:21 | 11 h 12 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 06:42 | 16:45 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Dec | 07:11 | 16:38 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 240° |
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.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in South Lake Tahoe
Morning: 06:44–07:36 · Evening: 17:58–18:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In South Lake Tahoe, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:36. The evening golden hour extends from 17:58 to 18:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in South Lake Tahoe
Morning: 06:34–06:44 · Evening: 18:50–19:01
The Blue Hour in South Lake Tahoe offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:34 to 06:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:50 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is located at a latitude of 38.94° and a longitude of -119.98°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in South Lake Tahoe vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in South Lake Tahoe
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe, with up to 14h 54m 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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 South Lake Tahoe
On the same latitude as South Lake Tahoe
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as South Lake Tahoe (38.9° 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 South Lake Tahoe
When does the sun rise in South Lake Tahoe today?
Today the sun rises in South Lake Tahoe at 06:59 and sets at 18:36.
How long is the day in South Lake Tahoe today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in South Lake Tahoe today?
In the morning from 06:43–07:35, in the evening from 18:00–18:52.
When is the longest day in South Lake Tahoe?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.
When does it get dark in South Lake Tahoe today?
It is dark from 19:02, fully dark from 20:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of South Lake Tahoe. All times are in local time. How it is calculated