Sunrise
Sunrise in Los Angeles
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Direction
East(87°)
Sunset
6:58 PM
Face east to see today's sunrise in Los Angeles.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
The sun rises in the east, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Los Angeles, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.
In Los Angeles, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Named viewing places in Los Angeles
These are named locations already present with coordinates in SunPoint's curated city data. Check current public access, opening hours, weather and ground conditions before travelling.
- MapGriffith Observatory front lawnVerified named place
High public viewpoint facing east over the LA basin
- MapBaldwin Hills Scenic OverlookVerified named place
Accessible hilltop park with a wide eastern panorama
- MapEcho Park Lake east shoreVerified named place
Open lakeside path facing the downtown skyline at sunrise
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation