Sunrise and Sunset times in Santa Cruz, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:20:04
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 Sunset: 18:25:55
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Day Length: 11h 5m 51s
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles, UTC -7 h.
Latitude: 36.9789, Longitude: -122.035
Santa Cruz
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
California, United States 
177 556 people
Current temperature 18 ° C 
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| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Oct-01, Wednesday | 07:03:59 | 12:57:36 | 18:51:13 | 11h 47m 14s |
| 2025-Oct-02, Thursday | 07:04:50 | 12:57:17 | 18:49:44 | 11h 44m 54s |
| 2025-Oct-03, Friday | 07:05:41 | 12:56:58 | 18:48:15 | 11h 42m 34s |
| 2025-Oct-04, Saturday | 07:06:33 | 12:56:40 | 18:46:47 | 11h 40m 14s |
| 2025-Oct-05, Sunday | 07:07:25 | 12:56:22 | 18:45:19 | 11h 37m 54s |
| 2025-Oct-06, Monday | 07:08:17 | 12:56:04 | 18:43:52 | 11h 35m 35s |
| 2025-Oct-07, Tuesday | 07:09:09 | 12:55:47 | 18:42:25 | 11h 33m 16s |
| 2025-Oct-08, Wednesday | 07:10:02 | 12:55:30 | 18:40:59 | 11h 30m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-09, Thursday | 07:10:55 | 12:55:14 | 18:39:33 | 11h 28m 38s |
| 2025-Oct-10, Friday | 07:11:48 | 12:54:58 | 18:38:08 | 11h 26m 20s |
| 2025-Oct-11, Saturday | 07:12:42 | 12:54:43 | 18:36:43 | 11h 24m 1s |
| 2025-Oct-12, Sunday | 07:13:36 | 12:54:28 | 18:35:20 | 11h 21m 44s |
| 2025-Oct-13, Monday | 07:14:31 | 12:54:14 | 18:33:57 | 11h 19m 26s |
| 2025-Oct-14, Tuesday | 07:15:25 | 12:54:00 | 18:32:34 | 11h 17m 9s |
| 2025-Oct-15, Wednesday | 07:16:20 | 12:53:47 | 18:31:13 | 11h 14m 53s |
| 2025-Oct-16, Thursday | 07:17:16 | 12:53:34 | 18:29:52 | 11h 12m 36s |
| 2025-Oct-17, Friday | 07:18:11 | 12:53:22 | 18:28:32 | 11h 10m 21s |
| 2025-Oct-18, Saturday | 07:19:07 | 12:53:10 | 18:27:13 | 11h 8m 6s |
| 2025-Oct-19, Sunday | 07:20:04 | 12:52:59 | 18:25:55 | 11h 5m 51s |
| 2025-Oct-20, Monday | 07:21:01 | 12:52:49 | 18:24:38 | 11h 3m 37s |
| 2025-Oct-21, Tuesday | 07:21:58 | 12:52:40 | 18:23:22 | 11h 1m 24s |
| 2025-Oct-22, Wednesday | 07:22:55 | 12:52:31 | 18:22:06 | 10h 59m 11s |
| 2025-Oct-23, Thursday | 07:23:53 | 12:52:23 | 18:20:52 | 10h 56m 59s |
| 2025-Oct-24, Friday | 07:24:51 | 12:52:15 | 18:19:39 | 10h 54m 48s |
| 2025-Oct-25, Saturday | 07:25:50 | 12:52:08 | 18:18:27 | 10h 52m 37s |
| 2025-Oct-26, Sunday | 07:26:49 | 12:52:02 | 18:17:16 | 10h 50m 27s |
| 2025-Oct-27, Monday | 07:27:48 | 12:51:57 | 18:16:06 | 10h 48m 18s |
| 2025-Oct-28, Tuesday | 07:28:47 | 12:51:52 | 18:14:58 | 10h 46m 11s |
| 2025-Oct-29, Wednesday | 07:29:47 | 12:51:49 | 18:13:50 | 10h 44m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-30, Thursday | 07:30:47 | 12:51:46 | 18:12:44 | 10h 41m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-31, Friday | 07:31:47 | 12:51:43 | 18:11:39 | 10h 39m 52s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks