Sunrise and Sunset times in Santa Cruz, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:32:47
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 Sunset: 18:06:15
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Day Length: 11h 33m 28s
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles, UTC -8 h.
Latitude: 36.9789, Longitude: -122.035
Santa Cruz
California, United States 
177 556 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:38:19 | 12:20:22 | 18:02:25 | 11h 24m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:36:57 | 12:20:10 | 18:03:23 | 11h 26m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:35:34 | 12:19:58 | 18:04:21 | 11h 28m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:34:11 | 12:19:44 | 18:05:18 | 11h 31m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:32:47 | 12:19:31 | 18:06:15 | 11h 33m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:31:22 | 12:19:17 | 18:07:12 | 11h 35m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:29:57 | 12:19:03 | 18:08:08 | 11h 38m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:28:32 | 13:18:48 | 19:09:05 | 11h 40m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:27:05 | 13:18:33 | 19:10:01 | 11h 42m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:25:39 | 13:18:18 | 19:10:56 | 11h 45m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:24:12 | 13:18:02 | 19:11:52 | 11h 47m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:22:45 | 13:17:46 | 19:12:47 | 11h 50m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:21:17 | 13:17:30 | 19:13:42 | 11h 52m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:19:49 | 13:17:13 | 19:14:37 | 11h 54m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:18:21 | 13:16:56 | 19:15:31 | 11h 57m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:16:53 | 13:16:39 | 19:16:26 | 11h 59m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:15:24 | 13:16:22 | 19:17:20 | 12h 1m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:13:55 | 13:16:04 | 19:18:14 | 12h 4m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:12:26 | 13:15:47 | 19:19:08 | 12h 6m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:10:57 | 13:15:29 | 19:20:02 | 12h 9m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:09:28 | 13:15:11 | 19:20:55 | 12h 11m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:07:58 | 13:14:53 | 19:21:49 | 12h 13m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:06:29 | 13:14:35 | 19:22:42 | 12h 16m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:05:00 | 13:14:17 | 19:23:35 | 12h 18m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:03:30 | 13:13:59 | 19:24:28 | 12h 20m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:02:01 | 13:13:41 | 19:25:21 | 12h 23m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:00:32 | 13:13:23 | 19:26:14 | 12h 25m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:59:03 | 13:13:05 | 19:27:07 | 12h 28m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:57:34 | 13:12:47 | 19:28:00 | 12h 30m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:56:05 | 13:12:29 | 19:28:53 | 12h 32m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:54:37 | 13:12:11 | 19:29:45 | 12h 35m 8s |
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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