Sun Times in The Dalles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Dalles?
Sunrise in The Dalles on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:28 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Dalles?
Sunset in The Dalles on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:38 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Dalles?
Morning golden hour in The Dalles ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:59 PM.
How long is the day in The Dalles?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in The Dalles there are 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Dalles?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Dalles at 1:03 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 The Dalles?
In The Dalles, sunset is at 7:38 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Dalles?
Twilight in The Dalles 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 The Dalles?
The earliest sunrise in The Dalles in 2026 is at 5:14 AM on June 15 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Dalles?
The latest sunset in The Dalles in 2026 is at 8:58 PM on June 25 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Dalles?
After sunset at 7:38 PM in The Dalles, civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:23 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in The Dalles 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 The Dalles
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Dalles on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 33m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 56m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 41m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 30m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 43m |
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