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Sunrise and sunset in Seattle, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:24 AM–8:06 AM and 5:47 PM–6:28 PM
Times are local time in Seattle. Current time in Seattle →
Sunrise and sunset in Seattle through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 41m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 54m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 59m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 19m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 44m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 27m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 30m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 16m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 3m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 51m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 50m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 37m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 28m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 7m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:17 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 43m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 58m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 55m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 37m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 58m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 24m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 37m |
Calculated for 47.61°N, 122.33°W, including daylight saving time where Seattle uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Seattle this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 59m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (8h 25m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:12 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 9:12 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Seattle today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:28 PM in Seattle, giving 11 hours 4 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Seattle?
The longest day in Seattle in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Seattle?
The shortest day in Seattle in 2026 is December 21, with 8 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Seattle?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:12 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 9:12 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Seattle?
Today, golden hour in Seattle is from sunrise (7:24 AM) to 8:06 AM in the morning, and from 5:47 PM to sunset (6:28 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.