San Diego, Quarantine Station Sunrise & Sunset
Monday, September 14 at San Diego, Quarantine Station, California. There are 12h 25m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:32 AM to sunset at 6:57 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to San Diego, Quarantine Station.
Daylight by month in San Diego, Quarantine Station
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 | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 14m | |
| Feb | 6:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 02m | |
| Mar | 6:59 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 59m | |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 50m | |
| JunLongest | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 18m | |
| Jul | 5:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 06m | |
| Aug | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m | |
| Sep | 6:32 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 23m | |
| Oct | 6:53 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 23m | |
| Nov | 6:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 29m | |
| DecShortest | 6:44 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 01m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 18m), shortest around December 21 (10h 00m). That is a swing of 4h 18m 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 San Diego, Quarantine Station
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 San Diego, Quarantine Station’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. San Diego, Quarantine Station runs from about 10h 00m at the shortest day to 14h 18m 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 San Diego, Quarantine Station tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Diego, Quarantine Station today?+
On Monday, September 14, the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 6:57 PM at San Diego, Quarantine Station, California. First light (dawn) is around 6:07 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:21 PM.
How many hours of daylight does San Diego, Quarantine Station get today?+
Monday, September 14 has 12h 25m of daylight at San Diego, Quarantine Station. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in San Diego, Quarantine Station?+
The longest day at San Diego, Quarantine Station is around June 21 with 14h 18m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 00m. That is a swing of 4h 18m 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 12:44 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 San Diego, Quarantine Station's exact coordinates (32.703°, -117.235°) 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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