Sunrise & sunset times in Washington, United States
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:21 and sets at 18:23 in Washington. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Washington
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Golden hour in Washington 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 Washington when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Washington (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Washington’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:25 | 17:10 | 12:17 | 9h 45m |
| February | 06:59 | 17:45 | 12:22 | 10h 46m |
| March | 07:19 | 19:15 | 13:16 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:31 | 19:45 | 13:08 | 13h 13m |
| May | 05:55 | 20:13 | 13:04 | 14h 18m |
| June | 05:42 | 20:35 | 13:08 | 14h 52m |
| July | 05:55 | 20:32 | 13:14 | 14h 37m |
| August | 06:21 | 20:02 | 13:12 | 13h 40m |
| September | 06:49 | 19:16 | 13:03 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:17 | 18:29 | 12:53 | 11h 11m |
| November | 06:50 | 16:54 | 11:52 | 10h 03m |
| December | 07:19 | 16:47 | 12:03 | 9h 27m |
Solar year in Washington (2026)
Day length in Washington swings by 5h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Washington
Longest day in Washington: 14h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 47m.
Moon tonight in Washington
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 Washington today?▼
The sun rises at 07:21 America/New_York in Washington, United States today.
What time is sunset in Washington today?▼
The sun sets at 18:23 America/New_York in Washington today.
How long is the day in Washington today?▼
Daylight in Washington today lasts 11 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Washington?▼
The morning golden hour in Washington runs from 06:54 to 07:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:47 to 18:50.
What is the timezone of Washington?▼
Washington uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Washington?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Washington is 21 June 2026, with 14h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Washington?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Washington is 21 December 2026, with 9h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Washington?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Washington swings by 5h 27m.
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