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What time is sunset today in Yosemite?
The valley walls cut the sun off early. Tunnel View and Glacier Point sit high enough to watch the light leave Half Dome after the valley floor is in shade.
Sunset in Yosemite today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:13 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:13-6:13 PM and blue hour ends 6:53 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:13 PM PDT.
A thick cloud deck overhead.
Sunset times this week in Yosemite
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 PM PDT | 5:13 PM PDT | |
| 6:12 PM PDT | 5:12 PM PDT | |
| 6:10 PM PDT | 5:10 PM PDT | |
| 6:09 PM PDT | 5:09 PM PDT | |
| 6:08 PM PDT | 5:08 PM PDT | |
| 6:07 PM PDT | 5:07 PM PDT | |
| 6:05 PM PDT | 5:05 PM PDT |
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Sunset in Yosemite — quick answers
What time is sunset in Yosemite today?
Sunset in Yosemite today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:13 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Yosemite tonight?
Golden hour in Yosemite tonight runs 5:13-6:13 PM and blue hour ends 6:53 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Yosemite 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 Yosemite?
People watch the sunset in Yosemite from Tunnel View, Valley View, and Glacier Point.
Where people stand
- Tunnel View
- Valley View
- Glacier Point
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