Sunset times for weddings in Napa Valley in July
Saturday sunsets in July 2027 fall between 8:22 pm and 8:38 pm. Mid-month, that is 4 minutes earlier than in June. Vineyard venues face the Mayacamas range to the west, which can bring sunset forward by a few minutes on the valley floor.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 5:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in July 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 | 5:51 am | 7:58 pm | 8:38 pm | 9:09 pm | 14 h 47 min |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 | 5:55 am | 7:57 pm | 8:36 pm | 9:07 pm | 14 h 41 min |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 | 6:00 am | 7:54 pm | 8:33 pm | 9:03 pm | 14 h 33 min |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2027 | 6:06 am | 7:50 pm | 8:28 pm | 8:58 pm | 14 h 22 min |
| Sat, Jul 31, 2027 | 6:12 am | 7:44 pm | 8:22 pm | 8:51 pm | 14 h 10 min |
Local clock time (America/Los Angeles) at Napa (38.2971°, -122.2855°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 39 minutes and blue hour about 30 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, July 17, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:05 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:05 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:05 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:05 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:10 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (8:05 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (8:05 pm) | 1 | Optional |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Napa Valley in July 2027?
On Saturdays in July 2027 the sun sets in Napa Valley (Napa) between 8:22 pm and 8:38 pm, local time. On Saturday, July 17, 2027 it sets at 8:33 pm.
When is golden hour for a July wedding in Napa Valley?
On Saturday, July 17, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 7:54 pm to sunset at 8:33 pm, about 39 minutes. Blue hour follows until 9:03 pm.
What time should a July wedding ceremony start in Napa Valley?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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