California
What time is sunset today in San Jose?
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.
Sunset in San Jose today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:23 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:23-6:23 PM and blue hour ends 7:03 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:23 PM PDT.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in San Jose
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 6:16 PM PDT | 5:16 PM PDT |
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Sunset in San Jose — quick answers
What time is sunset in San Jose today?
Sunset in San Jose today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:23 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in San Jose tonight?
Golden hour in San Jose tonight runs 5:23-6:23 PM and blue hour ends 7:03 PM.
Will the sunset be good in San Jose 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 Jose?
People watch the sunset in San Jose from Oak Hill lookout, Alum Rock foothills, and Santa Clara baylands.
Where people stand
- Oak Hill lookout
- Alum Rock foothills
- Santa Clara baylands
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