Sun Times in Mercer Island
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mercer Island?
Sunrise in Mercer Island on Monday, September 14, 2026 is at 6:45 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mercer Island?
Sunset in Mercer Island on Monday, September 14, 2026 is at 7:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mercer Island?
Morning golden hour in Mercer Island ends at 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in Mercer Island?
On Monday, September 14, 2026 in Mercer Island there are 12 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mercer Island?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mercer Island at 1:04 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 Mercer Island?
In Mercer Island, sunset is at 7:22 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:08 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 7:53 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mercer Island?
Twilight in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
The earliest sunrise in Mercer Island in 2026 is at 5:10 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 Mercer Island?
The latest sunset in Mercer Island in 2026 is at 9:10 PM on June 20 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mercer Island?
After sunset at 7:22 PM in Mercer Island, civil twilight ends at 7:53 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:08 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mercer Island on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 39m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 09m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 58m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 18m |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 27m |
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