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Sun Times in Hood River
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hood River?
Sunrise in Hood River on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:29 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hood River?
Sunset in Hood River on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:39 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hood River?
Morning golden hour in Hood River ends at 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Hood River?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Hood River there are 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hood River?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hood River at 1:05 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hood River?
In Hood River, sunset is at 7:39 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:25 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hood River?
Twilight in Hood River lasts approximately 106 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Hood River?
The earliest sunrise in Hood River in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on June 14 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hood River?
The latest sunset in Hood River in 2026 is at 8:59 PM on June 20 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hood River?
After sunset at 7:39 PM in Hood River, civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:25 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hood River 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 Hood River
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hood River on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 33m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 56m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 42m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 21m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 29m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 42m |