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Santa Maria, United States - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Santa Maria? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Santa Maria, United States, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Santa Maria Sunrise TimeSeptember 1

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
6:35 AM – 7:09 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles

Sunrise times by month in Santa Maria

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January7:10 AM5:14 PM10h 3m
February6:49 AM5:45 PM10h 56m
March7:13 AM7:10 PM11h 56m
April6:30 AM7:34 PM13h 3m
May5:59 AM7:59 PM13h 59m
June5:48 AM8:18 PM14h 29m
July6:00 AM8:17 PM14h 16m
August6:23 AM7:52 PM13h 28m
September6:46 AM7:10 PM12h 24m
October7:08 AM6:28 PM11h 19m
November6:37 AM4:57 PM10h 20m
December7:03 AM4:52 PM9h 49m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Santa Maria today?

Today's sunrise in Santa Maria, United States is at 6:35 AM, giving 12h 54m of daylight before sunset at 7:30 PM.

What time is first light in Santa Maria today?

First light in Santa Maria begins at 6:10 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 6:35 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Santa Maria?

The morning golden hour in Santa Maria runs 6:35 AM – 7:09 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Santa Maria?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (6:35 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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