California
What time is sunset today in San Francisco?
The western neighborhoods face the Pacific. Baker Beach and Lands End are the seats; fog through the Golden Gate is the thing that either makes the photo or hides it.
Sunset in San Francisco today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:25 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:25-6:25 PM and blue hour ends 7:05 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:25 PM PDT.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in San Francisco
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 PM PDT | 5:25 PM PDT | |
| 6:24 PM PDT | 5:24 PM PDT | |
| 6:22 PM PDT | 5:22 PM PDT | |
| 6:21 PM PDT | 5:21 PM PDT | |
| 6:20 PM PDT | 5:20 PM PDT | |
| 6:19 PM PDT | 5:19 PM PDT | |
| 6:17 PM PDT | 5:17 PM PDT |
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Sunset in San Francisco — quick answers
What time is sunset in San Francisco today?
Sunset in San Francisco today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:25 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in San Francisco tonight?
Golden hour in San Francisco tonight runs 5:25-6:25 PM and blue hour ends 7:05 PM.
Will the sunset be good in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
People watch the sunset in San Francisco from Baker Beach, Lands End, and Grandview Park.
Where people stand
- Baker Beach
- Lands End
- Grandview Park
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