Today in San Jose, USA, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 8:32 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 37m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, San Jose is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in San Jose
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in San Jose runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. San Jose sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in San Jose falls exactly at 1:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -9.71 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Jose, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in San Jose?
At San Jose's latitude of 37.3361663°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.62° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for San Jose are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.3361663, -121.890591. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in San Jose (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in San Jose versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2025 | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in San Jose today?
In San Jose, the sun rises at exactly 5:54 AM and sets at 8:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in San Jose today?
Today, morning golden hour in San Jose runs from N/A to 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:29 PM.
Why does sunrise in San Jose shift every day?
At San Jose's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.62° (SW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in San Jose at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:13 PM when the sun reaches -9.71. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for San Jose, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in San Jose changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:55 AM.