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Sun Times in Port Orchard
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Orchard?
Sunrise in Port Orchard on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port Orchard?
Sunset in Port Orchard on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:20 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port Orchard?
Morning golden hour in Port Orchard ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Port Orchard?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Port Orchard there are 14 hours and 12 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port Orchard?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Port Orchard at 1:14 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 Port Orchard?
In Port Orchard, sunset is at 8:20 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Port Orchard?
Twilight in Port Orchard lasts approximately 122 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 Port Orchard?
The earliest sunrise in Port Orchard in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on June 11 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Port Orchard?
The latest sunset in Port Orchard in 2026 is at 9:12 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port Orchard?
After sunset at 8:20 PM in Port Orchard, civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port Orchard on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 39m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 08m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 57m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 18m |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 28m |