Redwood City, Wharf 5 Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, October 30 at Redwood City, Wharf 5, California. There are 10h 41m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:32 AM to sunset at 6:13 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Redwood City, Wharf 5.
Daylight by month in Redwood City, Wharf 5
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 | 7:23 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 52m | |
| Feb | 6:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 50m | |
| Mar | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 56m | |
| Apr | 6:34 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 10m | |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 11m | |
| JunLongest | 5:47 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 44m | |
| Jul | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m | |
| Aug | 6:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 37m | |
| Sep | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 26m | |
| Oct | 7:17 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 15m | |
| Nov | 6:48 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 10m | |
| DecShortest | 7:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 45m), shortest around December 21 (9h 34m). That is a swing of 5h 11m 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 Redwood City, Wharf 5
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 Redwood City, Wharf 5’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. Redwood City, Wharf 5 runs from about 9h 34m at the shortest day to 14h 45m 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 Redwood City, Wharf 5 tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Redwood City, Wharf 5 today?+
On Friday, October 30, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 6:13 PM at Redwood City, Wharf 5, California. First light (dawn) is around 7:05 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:40 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Redwood City, Wharf 5 get today?+
Friday, October 30 has 10h 41m of daylight at Redwood City, Wharf 5. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Redwood City, Wharf 5?+
The longest day at Redwood City, Wharf 5 is around June 21 with 14h 45m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 34m. That is a swing of 5h 11m 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 12:52 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 Redwood City, Wharf 5's exact coordinates (37.507°, -122.212°) 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.
Pathr nautical charts
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Bridge clearances near Redwood City, Wharf 5
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Redwood City, Wharf 5. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
