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Golden Hour Today in San Jose: 5:22–6:22 PM PDT
The Santa Cruz Mountains close the west side of the valley, so the sun drops behind a ridge. Foothill parks above the city see more of the sky than downtown.
Evening golden hour in San Jose today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:22–6:22 PM PDT.
Blue hour in San Jose today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:22–7:02 PM PDT.
4/10 Maybe a quick peek
Some clouds up high for color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Golden hour this week in San Jose
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:22–6:22 PM PDT | 6:22 PM PDT | |
| 5:21–6:21 PM PDT | 6:21 PM PDT | |
| 5:19–6:19 PM PDT | 6:19 PM PDT | |
| 5:18–6:18 PM PDT | 6:18 PM PDT | |
| 5:17–6:17 PM PDT | 6:17 PM PDT | |
| 5:16–6:16 PM PDT | 6:16 PM PDT | |
| 5:15–6:15 PM PDT | 6:15 PM PDT |
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Golden hour in San Jose — quick answers
When is golden hour today in San Jose?
Evening golden hour in San Jose today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:22–6:22 PM PDT.
When is blue hour today in San Jose?
Blue hour in San Jose today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:22–7:02 PM PDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in San Jose?
Tonight's sunset score in San Jose is 4/10: Maybe a quick peek. Some clouds up high for color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Where to shoot golden hour in San Jose?
Top photo spots in San Jose: Oak Hill lookout, Alum Rock foothills, and Santa Clara baylands. The Santa Cruz Mountains close the west side of the valley, so the sun drops behind a ridge. Foothill parks above the city see more of the sky than downtown.
Where to shoot golden hour in San Jose
- Oak Hill lookout
- Alum Rock foothills
- Santa Clara baylands
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