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What time is sunset today in Big Sur?
The coast runs north-south, so the sun sets over the Pacific at the turnouts, not over the mountains. Fog often sits on the water and lifts just enough to light the cliffs.
Sunset in Big Sur today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:24 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:24-6:24 PM and blue hour ends 7:04 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:24 PM PDT.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in Big Sur
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:24 PM PDT | 5:24 PM PDT | |
| 6:23 PM PDT | 5:23 PM PDT | |
| 6:22 PM PDT | 5:22 PM PDT | |
| 6:20 PM PDT | 5:20 PM PDT | |
| 6:19 PM PDT | 5:19 PM PDT | |
| 6:18 PM PDT | 5:18 PM PDT | |
| 6:17 PM PDT | 5:17 PM PDT |
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Sunset in Big Sur — quick answers
What time is sunset in Big Sur today?
Sunset in Big Sur today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:24 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Big Sur tonight?
Golden hour in Big Sur tonight runs 5:24-6:24 PM and blue hour ends 7:04 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Big Sur tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Big Sur?
People watch the sunset in Big Sur from Hurricane Point, Bixby Creek turnout, and Pfeiffer Beach.
Where people stand
- Hurricane Point
- Bixby Creek turnout
- Pfeiffer Beach
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