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Sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C., United States

Monday, October 12

Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset6:36 PM
Daylight11h 20m

First light 6:48 AM Solar noon 12:55 PM Last light 7:02 PM

Golden hour: 7:15 AM–7:51 AM and 6:00 PM–6:36 PM

Times are local time in Washington, D.C.. Current time in Washington, D.C. →

Sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C. through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20267:05 AM6:52 PM11h 48m
Oct 15, 20267:18 AM6:31 PM11h 13m
Nov 1, 20266:36 AM5:09 PM10h 33m
Nov 15, 20266:52 AM4:56 PM10h 4m
Dec 1, 20267:09 AM4:48 PM9h 39m
Dec 15, 20267:20 AM4:48 PM9h 28m
Jan 1, 20277:27 AM4:57 PM9h 30m
Jan 15, 20277:26 AM5:10 PM9h 44m
Feb 1, 20277:16 AM5:29 PM10h 14m
Feb 15, 20277:01 AM5:46 PM10h 45m
Mar 1, 20276:42 AM6:01 PM11h 19m
Mar 15, 20277:21 AM7:15 PM11h 54m
Apr 1, 20276:54 AM7:31 PM12h 38m
Apr 15, 20276:33 AM7:45 PM13h 12m
May 1, 20276:11 AM8:01 PM13h 49m
May 15, 20275:57 AM8:14 PM14h 17m
Jun 1, 20275:46 AM8:28 PM14h 42m
Jun 15, 20275:43 AM8:36 PM14h 53m
Jul 1, 20275:47 AM8:38 PM14h 51m
Jul 15, 20275:55 AM8:34 PM14h 38m
Aug 1, 20276:09 AM8:21 PM14h 11m
Aug 15, 20276:22 AM8:05 PM13h 43m
Sep 1, 20276:38 AM7:41 PM13h 3m
Sep 15, 20276:50 AM7:19 PM12h 29m

Calculated for 38.90°N, 77.04°W, including daylight saving time where Washington, D.C. uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Washington, D.C. this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (14h 54m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (9h 26m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:43 AM on June 9
  • Latest sunset: 8:38 PM on June 21

Questions

What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C. today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:36 PM in Washington, D.C., giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Washington, D.C.?

The longest day in Washington, D.C. in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 54 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Washington, D.C.?

The shortest day in Washington, D.C. in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Washington, D.C.?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:43 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:38 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Washington, D.C.?

Today, golden hour in Washington, D.C. is from sunrise (7:15 AM) to 7:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:00 PM to sunset (6:36 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.

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