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Sunrise and sunset in Riverside, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:54 AM–7:27 AM and 5:46 PM–6:19 PM
Times are local time in Riverside. Current time in Riverside →
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 48m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 24m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 4m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 54m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 56m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 8m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 58m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 27m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 32m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 32m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 16m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 24m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 12m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 50m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 25m |
Calculated for 33.95°N, 117.40°W, including daylight saving time where Riverside uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Riverside this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 25m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:39 AM on June 6
- Latest sunset: 8:05 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Riverside today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 6:19 PM in Riverside, 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 Riverside?
The longest day in Riverside in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riverside?
The shortest day in Riverside in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Riverside?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:39 AM on June 6, and the latest sunset is 8:05 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Riverside?
Today, golden hour in Riverside is from sunrise (6:54 AM) to 7:27 AM in the morning, and from 5:46 PM to sunset (6:19 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.