San Diego Sunsets Now Occur Before 5 P.M. Following Daylight Saving Time Adjustment
Sunsets in San Diego are now occurring before 5 p.m. after the clocks were adjusted for the end of Daylight Saving Time.
San Diego, CA, November 1, 2026 —
Residents in San Diego are experiencing earlier sunsets following the recent adjustment of clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time. The sun is now setting before the 5 p.m. mark.
This shift marks a return to standard time, which typically results in earlier astronomical sunsets in the late autumn and winter months. The transition from Daylight Saving Time means that clocks are set back by one hour, effectively moving the sunset earlier in the afternoon. The specific time of sunset is influenced by geographic location and the time of year.
The end of Daylight Saving Time is a routine seasonal change. For many communities, including San Diego, this adjustment alters the amount of available daylight during the late afternoon and evening hours. The exact timing of sunset can vary slightly on a day-to-day basis even after the DST change due to the Earth’s orbit.
The contractor responsible for the clock adjustments was not specified in the available information. Similarly, any specific community reactions or planned events related to the earlier sunset were not provided.
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