Sunrise & sunset times in Honolulu, United States
On Sunday 18 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:04 in Honolulu. All times are shown in the Pacific/Honolulu timezone.
Today in Honolulu
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Honolulu today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Honolulu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Honolulu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Honolulu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 18:10 | 12:40 | 10h 59m |
| February | 07:01 | 18:29 | 12:45 | 11h 27m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:40 | 12:40 | 12h 01m |
| April | 06:12 | 18:50 | 12:31 | 12h 38m |
| May | 05:53 | 19:02 | 12:27 | 13h 09m |
| June | 05:49 | 19:14 | 12:32 | 13h 25m |
| July | 05:58 | 19:16 | 12:37 | 13h 18m |
| August | 06:10 | 19:01 | 12:35 | 12h 51m |
| September | 06:18 | 18:34 | 12:26 | 12h 15m |
| October | 06:27 | 18:06 | 12:17 | 11h 39m |
| November | 06:42 | 17:49 | 12:16 | 11h 07m |
| December | 07:01 | 17:52 | 12:26 | 10h 50m |
Solar year in Honolulu (2026)
Day length in Honolulu swings by 2h 36m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Honolulu
Longest day in Honolulu: 13h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 26m.
Moon tonight in Honolulu
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Honolulu today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Pacific/Honolulu in Honolulu, United States today.
What time is sunset in Honolulu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:04 Pacific/Honolulu in Honolulu today.
How long is the day in Honolulu today?▼
Daylight in Honolulu today lasts 11 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Honolulu?▼
The morning golden hour in Honolulu runs from 06:05 to 06:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:34 to 18:26.
What is the timezone of Honolulu?▼
Honolulu uses the Pacific/Honolulu timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Honolulu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Honolulu is 20 June 2026, with 13h 26m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Honolulu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Honolulu is 21 December 2026, with 10h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Honolulu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Honolulu swings by 2h 36m.