Sunrise & Sunset in Los Angeles Today
Welcome to the definitive solar ephemeris for Los Angeles (USA), situated at geographic coordinates 34.0522° N latitude and -118.2437° E longitude within the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Because Los Angeles is positioned at subtropical coordinates, daylight duration fluctuates predictably throughout the solar year—reaching its maximum duration during the June solstice and its annual minimum near the December solstice.
All timestamps displayed below are computed using client-side spherical astronomy algorithms derived from the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Almanac 2024 and the NOAA Solar Calculator, accounting for standard 34-arcminute atmospheric refraction and 16-arcminute solar semidiameter at sea level.
Sunrise & Sunset in Los Angeles, USA
US Naval Observatory (USNO) Astronomical Almanac 2024 p.C24 & NOAA Solar Model
7-Day Solar Forecast for Los Angeles
Updated daily| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fri, Sep 11Today | 06:33 AM PDT | 12:49 PM PDT | 07:05 PM PDT | 12h 32m |
Sat, Sep 12 | 06:33 AM PDT | 12:48 PM PDT | 07:03 PM PDT | 12h 30m |
Sun, Sep 13 | 06:34 AM PDT | 12:48 PM PDT | 07:02 PM PDT | 12h 28m |
Mon, Sep 14 | 06:35 AM PDT | 12:48 PM PDT | 07:01 PM PDT | 12h 26m |
Tue, Sep 15 | 06:36 AM PDT | 12:47 PM PDT | 06:59 PM PDT | 12h 24m |
Wed, Sep 16 | 06:36 AM PDT | 12:47 PM PDT | 06:58 PM PDT | 12h 22m |
Thu, Sep 17 | 06:37 AM PDT | 12:47 PM PDT | 06:56 PM PDT | 12h 20m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the exact solar noon in Los Angeles?
Solar noon in Los Angeles occurs when the sun crosses the local celestial meridian (-118.24° E) and reaches its maximum angular elevation above the horizon. Because Los Angeles operates on America/Los_Angeles, solar noon typically occurs around mid-day, adjusted for the seasonal Equation of Time.
Q2.How does atmospheric refraction affect sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles?
At latitude 34.05°, standard atmospheric refraction lifts the apparent image of the solar disc by approximately 34 arcminutes (0.566°). Combined with the sun’s 16 arcminute semidiameter, official sunrise and sunset are calculated when the center of the true solar disc is 90°50′ from the zenith.
Q3.When are the golden hour shooting windows in Los Angeles?
The morning golden hour spans the Sun’s climb from 0° to 6° elevation, with the evening window covering the reverse crossing. Its duration varies with latitude and season rather than lasting a fixed 60 minutes.
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