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Sun Times in Puyallup
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Puyallup?
Sunrise in Puyallup on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Puyallup?
Sunset in Puyallup on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 8:16 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Puyallup?
Morning golden hour in Puyallup ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:34 PM.
How long is the day in Puyallup?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Puyallup there are 14 hours and 7 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Puyallup?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Puyallup at 1:13 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 Puyallup?
In Puyallup, sunset is at 8:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:16 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Puyallup?
Twilight in Puyallup lasts approximately 120 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 Puyallup?
The earliest sunrise in Puyallup in 2026 is at 5:12 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 Puyallup?
The latest sunset in Puyallup in 2026 is at 9:09 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Puyallup?
After sunset at 8:16 PM in Puyallup, civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM — about 33 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:16 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Puyallup 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 Puyallup
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Puyallup 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 56m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 54m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 32m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 31m |