When is golden hour in Los Angeles today?

Evening golden hour in Los Angeles starts at 18:24 and ends at sunset, 18:57. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:37, until 07:10 local time (America/Los_Angeles).

How long does golden hour last in Los Angeles?

Evening golden hour in Los Angeles runs from 18:24 to 18:57, and morning golden hour from 06:37 to 07:10.

When is blue hour in Los Angeles?

Morning blue hour in Los Angeles begins at 05:42, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:22, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Los Angeles today?

Sunrise in Los Angeles is at 06:37 local time (America/Los_Angeles), rising toward 86° E.

What time is sunset in Los Angeles today?

Sunset in Los Angeles is at 18:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles), setting toward 273° W.

How long is the day in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has 12h 21m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · United States

Golden hour in Los Angeles, United States

34.0522° N
118.2437° W
America/Los_Angeles

Times shown in local time for Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:42	06:11
Golden hour (morning)	06:37	07:10
Golden hour (evening)	18:24	18:57
Blue hour (evening)	19:22	19:52

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Los Angeles

Los Angeles spreads across a basin between mountains and the Pacific, giving photographers radically different skyline and coastal views. Dry air can be crisp, while haze turns layered ridges into warm tonal bands.

01
Griffith Observatory Grounds
Best for sunset
Move onto the west lawn to separate the Hollywood Sign from the downtown skyline.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
273° W
02
California Plaza
Best for sunset
Use Angels Flight tracks and steps as diagonals against the surrounding towers.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
273° W
03
Santa Monica Pier
Best for sunset
Work from the beach to silhouette the Ferris wheel through the pier structure.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
273° W

Seasonal light. The seasonal day-length swing is moderate; winter often brings a lower sun and clearer basin views, while summer extends coastal evenings.

Today’s solar record

−2 min/day

Sunrise: 06:37
Sunset: 18:57
Solar noon: 12:47
Day length: 12h 21m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:24

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 58°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 58° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:37Sunrise12:47Solar noon18:57Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:37	18:57	12h 21m
2026-09-17	06:37	18:56	12h 19m
2026-09-18	06:38	18:55	12h 17m
2026-09-19	06:39	18:53	12h 15m
2026-09-20	06:39	18:52	12h 12m
2026-09-21	06:40	18:50	12h 10m
2026-09-22	06:41	18:49	12h 08m

Annual light rhythm · Los Angeles

9h 54m—14h 25m

Longest days in June (14h 25m), shortest in December (9h 54m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Los Angeles today?: Evening golden hour in Los Angeles starts at 18:24 and ends at sunset, 18:57. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:37, until 07:10 local time (America/Los_Angeles).
How long does golden hour last in Los Angeles?: Evening golden hour in Los Angeles runs from 18:24 to 18:57, and morning golden hour from 06:37 to 07:10.
When is blue hour in Los Angeles?: Morning blue hour in Los Angeles begins at 05:42, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:22, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Los Angeles today?: Sunrise in Los Angeles is at 06:37 local time (America/Los_Angeles), rising toward 86° E.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles today?: Sunset in Los Angeles is at 18:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles), setting toward 273° W.
How long is the day in Los Angeles?: Los Angeles has 12h 21m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory Grounds

California Plaza

Santa Monica Pier