Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island Sunrise & Sunset
Monday, September 14 at Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island, California. There are 12h 25m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:37 AM to sunset at 7:02 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island.
Daylight by month in Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:58 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 11m | |
| Feb | 6:38 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 00m | |
| Mar | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:24 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 01m | |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 53m | |
| JunLongest | 5:44 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 21m | |
| Jul | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 09m | |
| Aug | 6:16 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 24m | |
| Sep | 6:37 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 23m | |
| Oct | 6:59 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 22m | |
| Nov | 6:25 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 26m | |
| DecShortest | 6:51 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 57m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 22m), shortest around December 21 (9h 56m). That is a swing of 4h 26m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island runs from about 9h 56m at the shortest day to 14h 22m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island today?+
On Monday, September 14, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 7:02 PM at Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island, California. First light (dawn) is around 6:12 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:27 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island get today?+
Monday, September 14 has 12h 25m of daylight at Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island?+
The longest day at Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island is around June 21 with 14h 22m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 56m. That is a swing of 4h 26m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:49 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island's exact coordinates (33.432°, -118.503°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Bridge clearances near Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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