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What time is sunset today in Monterey?
The bay opens north, but Lovers Point and Asilomar still catch the sun dropping toward the Pacific. A clearing marine layer is the whole forecast here.
Sunset in Monterey 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 5/10: Maybe a quick peek.
5/10 Maybe a quick peek
Sunset 6:24 PM PDT.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in Monterey
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 Monterey — quick answers
What time is sunset in Monterey today?
Sunset in Monterey today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:24 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Monterey tonight?
Golden hour in Monterey tonight runs 5:24-6:24 PM and blue hour ends 7:04 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Monterey tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 5/10: Maybe a quick peek. 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 Monterey?
People watch the sunset in Monterey from Lovers Point, Asilomar, and Monterey Bay coastal trail.
Where people stand
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar
- Monterey Bay coastal trail
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