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Sun Times in Birch Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Birch Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Birch Bay (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Birch Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Birch Bay (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Birch Bay?
Golden hour times for Birch Bay are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Birch Bay?
The day length for Birch Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Birch Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Birch Bay is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Birch Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Birch Bay are displayed above (America/Los_Angeles). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Birch Bay?
Twilight duration in Birch Bay varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Birch Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Birch Bay in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 12 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Birch Bay?
The latest sunset in Birch Bay in 2026 is at 9:19 PM on June 25 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Birch Bay?
After sunset in Birch Bay, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Birch Bay shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Birch Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Birch Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 43m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 44m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 18m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 10m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 46m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 49m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 10m |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 16m |