Sunrise & Sunset Times in Santa Ana, CA
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Santa Ana, California. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Santa Ana's coordinates (33.75° N, 117.87° W).
About sunrise and sunset in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA sits at 33.75° N latitude in the subtropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 14h 12m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 9h 48m — a year-round swing of 4h 30m. Because Santa Ana is in the central part of the Los Angeles time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 9 minutes before clock noon.
Subtropical — distinct but mild seasonal swing. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 33 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Santa Ana
Solar noon offset reflects Santa Ana's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Ana
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Santa Ana, CA. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Santa Ana. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Santa Ana
How accurate are the Santa Ana sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Santa Ana's exact coordinates (33.7455, -117.8677) and time zone (America/Los_Angeles). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Santa Ana?
At Santa Ana's latitude of 33.75° N, the longest day stretches to about 14h 12m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 9h 48m — a year-round swing of roughly 4h 30m.
When is golden hour in Santa Ana?
Golden hour in Santa Ana occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Santa Ana sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Santa Ana's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Santa Ana?
In Santa Ana, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Santa Ana?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Santa Ana, solar noon arrives roughly 9 minutes before clock noon, because Santa Ana sits in the central partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").