Wedding sunset times in Los Angeles
Sunset and golden hour on the 15th of each month. Golden hour, roughly the hour before sunset, is the softest, warmest light for couple portraits.
Golden hour
19:07
Sunset
20:07
Sunset by month · Los Angeles · 2027
| Month | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16:05 | 17:05 |
| February | 16:35 | 17:35 |
| March | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| April | 18:23 | 19:23 |
| May | 18:46 | 19:46 |
| June | 19:05 | 20:05 |
| July | 19:05 | 20:05 |
| August | 18:41 | 19:41 |
| September | 18:01 | 19:01 |
| October | 17:20 | 18:20 |
| November | 15:50 | 16:50 |
| December | 15:45 | 16:45 |
Planning around the light in Los Angeles
The latest sunset in Los Angeles is around 27 June, at about 20:08. The earliest is around 5 December, at about 16:43. The difference across the year is smaller than further from the equator, so timelines change less by season.
In summer, golden hour lands in the early evening, often between dinner and the dancing. In winter, plan portraits for the mid to late afternoon. In mid-September, sunset is about 19:01.
Times are for the 15th of each month. Venues within an hour’s drive of Los Angeles will be within a few minutes. For an exact date, use the calculator above or the wedding day timeline generator, which builds sunset into your day.
Times are local and calculated for Los Angeles. Venues a short drive away will be within a few minutes.
Plan the whole day around the light, with time for family photos.
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What time is sunset in Los Angeles in June?
Around 20:05 in mid-June, with golden hour from about 19:05.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles in December?
Around 16:45 in mid-December, so winter couples should plan portraits for early afternoon.
When is the latest sunset in Los Angeles?
Around 27 June, at about 20:08. The earliest is around 5 December, at about 16:43.
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