Golden hour in San Francisco tonight
Flat and hazy
Golden hour 6:19 PM–6:54 PM·sunset 6:54 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 3 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:06 AM–7:41 AM
Why this score?
Not much to see — held back by low cloud blocking the horizon. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 264° — W on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Twin Peaks
The city's second-highest hilltop with the sun dropping into the Pacific past the Sunset District. - Directions →
Baker Beach
The Golden Gate Bridge frames a fiery Pacific sunset over the strait. - Directions →
Lands End
Cypress-lined coastal trail with the sun sinking behind the Marin Headlands and open ocean.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026