Santa Monica, Municipal Pier Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Santa Monica, Municipal Pier, California. There are 13h 59m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:01 AM to sunset at 8:00 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Santa Monica, Municipal Pier.
Daylight by month in Santa Monica, Municipal Pier
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 | 6:59 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 09m | |
| Feb | 6:39 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 59m | |
| Mar | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 02m | |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m | |
| JunLongest | 5:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 25m | |
| Jul | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 12m | |
| Aug | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 26m | |
| Sep | 6:37 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 24m | |
| Oct | 6:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 21m | |
| Nov | 6:26 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 24m | |
| DecShortest | 6:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 54m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 25m), shortest around December 21 (9h 53m). That is a swing of 4h 32m 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 Santa Monica, Municipal Pier
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 Santa Monica, Municipal Pier’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. Santa Monica, Municipal Pier runs from about 9h 53m at the shortest day to 14h 25m 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 Santa Monica, Municipal Pier tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santa Monica, Municipal Pier today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:00 PM at Santa Monica, Municipal Pier, California. First light (dawn) is around 5:33 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:27 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Santa Monica, Municipal Pier get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 13h 59m of daylight at Santa Monica, Municipal Pier. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Santa Monica, Municipal Pier?+
The longest day at Santa Monica, Municipal Pier is around June 21 with 14h 25m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 53m. That is a swing of 4h 32m 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 1:00 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 Santa Monica, Municipal Pier's exact coordinates (34.008°, -118.500°) 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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