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Sunrise and sunset in Santa Barbara, United States
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:03 AM–7:37 AM and 5:54 PM–6:28 PM
Times are local time in Santa Barbara. Current time in Santa Barbara →
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Barbara through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 21m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 47m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 23m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 2m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 52m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 54m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 6m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 31m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 57m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 26m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 33m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 2m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 33m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 57m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 18m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 25m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 15m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 52m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 28m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 54m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 25m |
Calculated for 34.42°N, 119.70°W, including daylight saving time where Santa Barbara uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Santa Barbara this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 28m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (9h 51m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:47 AM on June 6
- Latest sunset: 8:16 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Barbara today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 6:28 PM in Santa Barbara, giving 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Santa Barbara?
The longest day in Santa Barbara in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Santa Barbara?
The shortest day in Santa Barbara in 2026 is December 21, with 9 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Santa Barbara?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:47 AM on June 6, 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 Santa Barbara?
Today, golden hour in Santa Barbara is from sunrise (7:03 AM) to 7:37 AM in the morning, and from 5:54 PM to sunset (6:28 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.