Don't Miss
- Breaking News L.A. Lakers Sold for 12.5 Billion
- California Targets Ticket Resale Scams
- L.A. School District Back to School August 12, 2026
- President Trump Visits LA Today For Fundraiser
- Mayor Bass Rejects Lineage Cold Food Storage Rebuild Permit Request
- Hazardous Ocean Water, High Surf & Rip Currents
- Gardena 23rd Annual Jazz Festival
- Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents at LA Beaches
- Graffiti Towers DTLA Redevelopment & New Buyers
- LA Rams Unveil New Alternate Uniforms
Summer Solstice 2026
By Let's Talk Los Angeles on June 2, 2026
Summer Solstice 2026
The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The exact moment of the solstice is approximately 1:24–1:25 a.m. (Los Angeles time), marking the official start of astronomical summer.
What Is the Summer Solstice?
The Summer Solstice happens when Earth’s North Pole is tilted most directly toward the Sun. This creates:
- The longest day of the year
- The shortest night of the year
- The Sun’s highest point in the sky at noon
- The official beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere
What Does It Mean for Los Angeles?
Around the June 21 solstice:
- Sunrise will be around 5:42 a.m.
- Sunset will be around 8:08 p.m.
- Nearly 14½ hours of daylight will be available
- After June 21, days gradually begin getting shorter, although the hottest weather usually arrives later in summer due to seasonal lag.
Summer Solstice Traditions
Many cultures celebrate the solstice with:
- Sunrise gatherings
- Festivals and music events
- Yoga and wellness celebrations
- Bonfires and community gatherings
- Visits to ancient sites aligned with the solstice, such as Stonehenge.
