Sun Times in Washington, D.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Washington, D.C.?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Washington, D.C. (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Washington, D.C.?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Washington, D.C. (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Washington, D.C.?
Morning golden hour in Washington, D.C. ends at 7:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:38 PM.
How long is the day in Washington, D.C.?
The day length for Washington, D.C. is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Washington, D.C.?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Washington, D.C. is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Washington, D.C.?
Sunset and dusk times for Washington, D.C. are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Washington, D.C.?
Twilight duration in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
The earliest sunrise in Washington, D.C. in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on June 9 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Washington, D.C.?
The latest sunset in Washington, D.C. in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Washington, D.C.?
After sunset in Washington, D.C., 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.
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