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Sunrise and sunset in Portland, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:24 AM–8:04 AM and 5:52 PM–6:32 PM
Times are local time in Portland. Current time in Portland →
Sunrise and sunset in Portland through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 43m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 8m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 31m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 59m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 44m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 46m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 6m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 44m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 7m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 30m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 17m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 54m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 26m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 40m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 38m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 21m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 46m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 9m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 18m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 45.52°N, 122.68°W, including daylight saving time where Portland uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Portland this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 41m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (8h 42m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:22 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:04 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Portland today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:32 PM in Portland, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Portland?
The longest day in Portland in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Portland?
The shortest day in Portland in 2026 is December 21, with 8 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Portland?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:22 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:04 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Portland?
Today, golden hour in Portland is from sunrise (7:24 AM) to 8:04 AM in the morning, and from 5:52 PM to sunset (6:32 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.