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What time is sunset today in Santa Barbara?
The coast here faces south, so the sun sets down the channel toward the islands. The bluff preserve above Arroyo Burro is the wide view.
Sunset in Santa Barbara today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:18 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:18-6:18 PM and blue hour ends 6:58 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 4/10: Maybe a quick peek.
4/10 Maybe a quick peek
Sunset 6:18 PM PDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple, some low clouds near the horizon.
Sunset times this week in Santa Barbara
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:18 PM PDT | 5:18 PM PDT | |
| 6:17 PM PDT | 5:17 PM PDT | |
| 6:16 PM PDT | 5:16 PM PDT | |
| 6:15 PM PDT | 5:15 PM PDT | |
| 6:13 PM PDT | 5:13 PM PDT | |
| 6:12 PM PDT | 5:12 PM PDT | |
| 6:11 PM PDT | 5:11 PM PDT |
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Sunset in Santa Barbara — quick answers
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara today?
Sunset in Santa Barbara today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:18 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Santa Barbara tonight?
Golden hour in Santa Barbara tonight runs 5:18-6:18 PM and blue hour ends 6:58 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Santa Barbara tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 4/10: 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 Santa Barbara?
People watch the sunset in Santa Barbara from Douglas Family Preserve, Leadbetter Beach, and Franceschi Park.
Where people stand
- Douglas Family Preserve
- Leadbetter Beach
- Franceschi Park
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