Golden hour in Los Angeles tonight
A middling sunset
Golden hour 7:06 PM–7:40 PM·sunset 7:40 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 5 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:16 AM–6:50 AM
Why this score?
An average showing — clear, unremarkable skies. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 285° — WNW on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Griffith Observatory
The whole LA basin spreads below as the sun sinks into the Pacific haze beyond downtown. - Directions →
Venice Beach Pier
Surf, skaters, and a straight-to-the-horizon Pacific sunset. - Directions →
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
A hilltop staircase climb rewards you with the sun setting over the Westside toward the sea.
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Sunday, August 16, 2026