Sun Times in Federal Way
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Federal Way?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Federal Way (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Federal Way?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Federal Way (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Federal Way?
Golden hour times for Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
The day length for Federal Way is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Federal Way?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Federal Way is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Federal Way?
Sunset and dusk times for Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
Twilight duration in Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
The earliest sunrise in Federal Way in 2026 is at 5:12 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 Federal Way?
The latest sunset in Federal Way in 2026 is at 9:09 PM on June 19 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Federal Way?
After sunset in Federal Way, 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Federal Way on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 07m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 55m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 29m |
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