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Sun Times in Cle Elum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cle Elum?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cle Elum (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cle Elum?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cle Elum (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cle Elum?
Golden hour times for Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum?
The day length for Cle Elum is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cle Elum?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cle Elum is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cle Elum?
Sunset and dusk times for Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum?
Twilight duration in Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum?
The earliest sunrise in Cle Elum in 2026 is at 5:07 AM on June 10 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cle Elum?
The latest sunset in Cle Elum in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 19 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cle Elum?
After sunset in Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cle Elum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 56m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:07 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 54m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 32m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 31m |