Monterey, Monterey Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Monterey, Monterey Bay, California. There are 10h 42m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:30 AM to sunset at 6:12 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Monterey, Monterey Bay.
Daylight by month in Monterey, Monterey Bay
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 | 7:19 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 56m | |
| Feb | 6:56 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 52m | |
| Mar | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 56m | |
| Apr | 6:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 08m | |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 07m | |
| JunLongest | 5:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 39m | |
| Jul | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m | |
| Aug | 6:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 34m | |
| Sep | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 26m | |
| Oct | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 17m | |
| Nov | 6:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 14m | |
| DecShortest | 7:12 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 41m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 40m), shortest around December 21 (9h 39m). That is a swing of 5h 01m 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 Monterey, Monterey Bay
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 Monterey, Monterey Bay’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. Monterey, Monterey Bay runs from about 9h 39m at the shortest day to 14h 40m 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 Monterey, Monterey Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Monterey, Monterey Bay today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 6:12 PM at Monterey, Monterey Bay, California. First light (dawn) is around 7:03 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:39 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Monterey, Monterey Bay get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 42m of daylight at Monterey, Monterey Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Monterey, Monterey Bay?+
The longest day at Monterey, Monterey Bay is around June 21 with 14h 40m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 39m. That is a swing of 5h 01m 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 12:51 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 Monterey, Monterey Bay's exact coordinates (36.609°, -121.891°) 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.
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