Sun Times in Seattle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Seattle?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Seattle (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Seattle?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Seattle (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Seattle?
Golden hour times for Seattle 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 Seattle?
The day length for Seattle is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Seattle?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Seattle is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Seattle?
Sunset and dusk times for Seattle 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 Seattle?
Twilight duration in Seattle 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 Seattle?
The earliest sunrise in Seattle in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on June 16 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Seattle?
The latest sunset in Seattle in 2026 is at 9:11 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Seattle?
After sunset in Seattle, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Seattle 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 18m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 39m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 09m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 58m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 18m |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 27m |
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