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Sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:01 AM–7:35 AM and 5:50 PM–6:25 PM
Times are local time in Bakersfield. Current time in Bakersfield →
Sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 19m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 44m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 19m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 57m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 47m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 49m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 2m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 28m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 4m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 37m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 1m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 32m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 19m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 31m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.37°N, 119.02°W, including daylight saving time where Bakersfield uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Bakersfield this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 33m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:41 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:16 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Bakersfield today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:25 PM in Bakersfield, giving 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Bakersfield?
The longest day in Bakersfield in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bakersfield?
The shortest day in Bakersfield in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Bakersfield?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:41 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:16 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Bakersfield?
Today, golden hour in Bakersfield is from sunrise (7:01 AM) to 7:35 AM in the morning, and from 5:50 PM to sunset (6:25 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.