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Sunrise and sunset in Palm Springs, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:50 AM–7:24 AM and 5:42 PM–6:16 PM
Times are local time in Palm Springs. Current time in Palm Springs →
Sunrise and sunset in Palm Springs through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 49m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 25m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 4m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 55m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 57m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 9m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 59m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 27m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 32m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 32m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 15m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 12m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 50m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 24m |
Calculated for 33.83°N, 116.55°W, including daylight saving time where Palm Springs uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Palm Springs this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 24m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 54m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:36 AM on June 5
- Latest sunset: 8:02 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Palm Springs today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Palm Springs, giving 11 hours 26 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Palm Springs?
The longest day in Palm Springs in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Palm Springs?
The shortest day in Palm Springs in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Palm Springs?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:36 AM on June 5, and the latest sunset is 8:02 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Palm Springs?
Today, golden hour in Palm Springs is from sunrise (6:50 AM) to 7:24 AM in the morning, and from 5:42 PM to sunset (6:16 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.